Entry Level Chemist

LNN Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Sick and vacation days

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Pace Life Sciences, a global contract development and manufacturing organization, is seeking an Associate Scientist I for raw materials testing in Lebanon, NJ. This onsite full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with a $25 per hour compensation package and a base on experience and internal equity.

The Associate Scientist I will perform routine analytical chemistry assays on raw materials, in-process samples, finished formulations, and stability samples, supporting quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• 0-1 years’ pharmaceutical experience or equivalent.
• Experience in a cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing for incoming, in‑process and final products, and stability samples using lab equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Vis spectrophotometer, and TOC analyzer.
• Regularly perform water sample collection.
• Collect gas samples from client sites and conduct gas testing.
• Back up QC instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Prepare the laboratory for audits and support general lab operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. This is an onsite full-time Raw Materials Associate Scientist I position located in Lebanon, NJ, Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation: $25.00 per hour The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Make an Impact. Build a Career. Pace Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization. Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the‑art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.

SUMMARY

The Associate Scientist I is responsible for performing routine and non‑routine analytical chemistry assays of raw materials, in‑process samples, finished formulations, stability samples.

Essential Functions

• Perform analytical testing for incoming, in‑process and final products, and stability samples using equipment such as balances, pipettes, pH meter, UV/Visible spectrophotometer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, etc.
• Regularly perform water sample collection
• Collect gas samples from client sites and conduct gas testing
• Back up for QC analytical instrument maintenance and calibration
• Performance of QC general laboratory equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping and preparation of the laboratory for audits
• Backup for QC analytical sample receipt for internal testing, outside laboratory testing, login, processing, shipment, tracking, distribution of test results, and closure

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field
• Minimum 0-1 years’ pharmaceutical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a cGMP or GLP pharmaceutical industry environment
• Must have a valid driver's license

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with limited supervision
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and manage multiple projects independently
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and instrument manufacture‑based systems
• Knowledgeable in FDA GMPs (21 CFR, 211, 820, and/or 600); ISO 9001 and 13485 a plus

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab setting.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life.

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life
• disability and voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday
• sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage and ID theft

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all.

Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others.

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