Scientist - I (Assistant)

Primary Talent Partners; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical staffing company is seeking a Scientist - I (Assistant) in Rahway, NJ for a 5-month contract. The role involves automation scientist responsibilities, including sample tracking, analysis setup, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Candidates need a BS/MS and 1-3 years' experience, especially in liquid chromatography. This W2 contract offers an hourly rate of $24.00 - $34.00 with no benefits, but an ACA-compliant supplemental package is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience, academic or industry.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing samples for solubility determination.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document samples for screening assays.
• Setup, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment.
• Execution of sample testing and analysis within specified time frames.

Skills

Experience in modern liquid chromatography

Ability to multi-task

Self-motivated

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Education

BS / MS in a relevant field

Tools

Agilent UPLC

Tecan liquid handling robots

Excel Macro Programming

Job description

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Scientist - I (Assistant) to join our pharmaceutical client in Rahway, NJ. This is a 5-month contract to start with potential for extensions.

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Description

Discovery Analytical Research - Automation Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for receiving and documenting samples that are submitted for screening assays
• Tracking the preparation and analysis of hundreds of samples submissions per week using automation techniques and current assay guidelines
• Setup, troubleshooting, and upkeep of automation equipment used for analysis which includes Tecan liquid handling robots and Agilent UPLC's
• Preparing samples for UPLC analysis using automation tools
• Data processing and interpretation
• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Execution of sample testing and analysis within specified time frames.
• Routine physical testing of samples to support formulation development
• Support routine laboratory activities including weekly

Qualifications

• Education: BS / MS with minimum 1-3 years of experience (academic or industry).
• Experience in modern liquid chromatography (Agilent UPLC preferably with Open Lab CDS)
• Experience in preparing and analyzing samples for solubility determination
• Experience with Microsoft office products, Excel
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Excel Macro Programming
• Experience with X-ray powder diffraction (Bruker AXS preferred)
• Experience with Liquid Handling Robots (Tecan and/or Dynamic Devices, preferred)
• Gravimetric and volumetric sample preparation and dilution experience is required.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].