Forensic Microanalyst - Spectroscopy & Microscopy Expert

JobDiva, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 77,366,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

GTT is seeking an Associate Scientist for the Thousand Oaks microanalytical (Forensics) team, within the AS and PD groups. The role involves generating and analyzing data to identify unknown materials arising in manufacturing, product issues, and development activities.

You will apply spectroscopic and microscopic analytical tools, document results under cGMP/GDocP standards, and contribute to reports, investigations, and regulatory documents in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting and eventually independently leading forensic analysis requests.
• Candidate will be evaluated on initial progress on training and, eventually, the quantity and complexity of forensics investigations involved in.
• Candidate will be evaluated on the quality of their documentation (laboratory notebook entries) and collaboration with immediate team members.
• Candidate will be expected to have completed basic training on applicable group and company trainings within the first two months.
• For the following months, the candidate will be expected to support or lead forensics investigations.

Responsibilities

• Apply spectroscopic, microscopic, wet chemistry, and sample-handling techniques to characterize unexpected organic, inorganic, and/or biological materials in support of root cause investigations
• Generate, organize, analyze, and interpret analytical data under minimal supervision
• Document experiments, data, interpretations, and conclusions with rigor consistent with GDocP and cGMP expectations
• Collaborate effectively within the Forensics team by providing support for ongoing forensics investigations and seeking input from colleagues
• Communicate technical findings clearly through scientific discussions, laboratory notebook records, and presentations
• Maintain safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations, including use of standard laboratory equipment and major analytical instruments relevant to forensic investigations
• Contribute as needed to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions, and/or patents
• Provide as-needed support for discussions with internal and external (e.g., contract manufacturing) partners across the client's network to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and investigation closure

Skills

Analytical instrumentation

Communication skills

Scientific degree/coursework

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Associate's degree + 4 years experience

High school diploma / GED + 6 years experience

Tools

FTIR

Raman spectroscopy

Optical Microscopy

Electron Microscopy

Wet Chemistry Instruments

Job description

GTT is seeking an Associate Scientist for the Thousand Oaks microanalytical (Forensics) team, within the AS and PD groups. The role involves generating and analyzing data to identify unknown materials arising in manufacturing, product issues, and development activities.

You will apply spectroscopic and microscopic analytical tools, document results under cGMP/GDocP standards, and contribute to reports, investigations, and regulatory documents in a fast-paced team setting.