Scientist

Solomon Page; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Scientist for our client, a pharmaceutical company, to join the Ridgefield, CT team in an onsite, 12‑month contract. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have hands-on experience with aSEC and LC-MS.

Responsibilities include managing reagents for analytical assays, performing characterization, coordinating equipment calibrations and safety inspections, and presenting results to cross‑functional teams while adhering to SOPs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with aSEC and LC-MS techniques.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn lab software.

Responsibilities

• Support management and characterization of reagents for bioanalytical assays.
• Handle inventory, receipt, tracking, storage and discrepancy resolution.
• Perform analytical characterization (concentration, aSEC, LC-MS) and document in electronic notebooks.
• Coordinate equipment calibrations, safety inspections and off-site storage tasks.
• Report scientific findings to cross-functional teams, ensuring SOPs and safety rules.

Skills

aSEC

LC-MS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Scientist to join their team! This will be a onsite role working out of their office in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, with experience in chromatography (aSEC) and LC-MS techniques.

Role Overview

• Contract Role: approx. 12 months
• Pay: $39.76/hr on W2

Responsibilities

• Support the management and characterization of critical reagents for clinical and non-clinical bioanalytical assays.
• Independently handle routine inventory, physical receipt, tracking, storage, and discrepancy resolution for standard and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards.
• Conduct analytical characterization (such as concentration determination, aSEC, and LC-MS) and maintain proper documentation in electronic notebooks.
• Coordinate equipment calibrations (pipettes and balances), perform safety inspections, manage off-site storage, and handle general lab maintenance tasks.
• Report and present scientific findings to cross-functional teams while strictly complying with safety regulations, SOPs, and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline paired with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and LC-MS techniques.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and deliver results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office along with a willingness to learn electronic data management systems and lab software.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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