Scientist II (Plate Assays/Particle Analysis)

Astrix Inc.; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 114,616,320 - 120,347,136; Part time

Job summary

Astrix Inc. in Fairfield County, CT is seeking a Scientist II (Analytical Science) to independently execute lab research and support development of new therapeutics.

This 1-year contract role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, maintaining lab operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience (or Bachelor’s with 5+ years), has hands-on wet chemistry and chromatography experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 5+ years.
• Plate assays and particle analysis experience required.
• Experience with wet chemistry: buffers, mobile phases, formulations.
• Hands-on chromatography with HPLC, SEC, AF4/FFF.
• Ability to design and interpret experiments independently.
• Strong data analysis, writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of lab safety, regulatory and quality compliance.
• Preferred: NMR spectroscopy.
• Preferred: DLS, FlowCam or similar particle-sizing methods.
• Preferred: fluorescent labeling, microscopy, image analysis.
• Preferred: DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, biophysical characterization.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory studies supporting development of novel therapeutic modalities.
• Design, perform, and troubleshoot routine and non-routine experiments independently.
• Build product and process knowledge through experimental research.
• Prepare buffers, mobile phases, and multi-component formulations using wet chemistry techniques.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Perform analytical characterization using HPLC, SEC, AF4/FFF.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present scientific data with integrity.
• Present research findings to project teams and department meetings.
• Write and maintain protocols, SOPs, reports and documentation.
• Conduct literature reviews and apply scientific knowledge to research activities.
• Support lab organization, reagent tracking and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project objectives.
• Ensure lab work complies with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Plate assays & particle analysis

Strong data analysis

Scientific writing & presentation

Education

Master's degree +4+ years experience

Bachelor's degree +5+ years experience

Tools

HPLC

AF4/FFF

NMR spectroscopy

DLS

FlowCam

Job description

Pay Rate Low: 40 | Pay Rate High: 42

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled Scientist II (Analytical Science) to join their team in Fairfield, CT!

Job type: 1 year contract

Pay rate: $40- $42/hr.

Location: Fairfield County, CT

Job Summary

The Scientist isresponsible for independentlyexecuting laboratory researchto support thedevelopmentof new therapeuticmodalities, including peptides, oligonucleotides, antibodies, viruses, and non-viral delivery systems. The role involvesdesigning and conductingexperiments, developingproduct and processknowledge, analyzing scientificdata, maintaining laboratoryoperations, and contributingto technical documentationwhile ensuringcompliance with regulatoryand company standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory studiessupporting the developmentof novel therapeuticmodalities.
• Design,perform, and troubleshootroutine and non-routine experiments independently.
• Build product andprocess knowledge throughexperimental research.
• Prepare buffers, mobilephases, and multi-component formulationsusing wet chemistrytechniques.
• Operate, maintain, andtroubleshoot laboratoryequipment.
• Perform analytical characterizationusing HPLC, SEC, AF4/FFF, and related chromatographytechniques.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present scientificdata with integrity.
• Presentresearch findings toproject teams anddepartmental meetings.
• Write and maintainprotocols, SOPs, technicalreports, and scientificdocumentation.
• Conductliterature reviews andapply scientific knowledgeto research activities.
• Support laboratory organization, reagent tracking, andinventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams tosupport project objectives.
• Ensure laboratory workcomplies with safety, regulatory, and companyquality standards.

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree with4+ years ofrelevant experience orBachelor's degree with5+ years ofrelevant experience.
• Plate assays and particle analysis experience is required
• Experience withwet chemistry techniques, including buffer, mobilephase, and formulationpreparation.
• Hands-on experiencewith chromatography techniquessuch as HPLC, SEC, and AF4/FFF.
• Ability to independentlydesign, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret laboratoryexperiments.
• Strong scientific dataanalysis, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratorysafety, regulatory requirements, and quality compliance.
• Preferred experience withNMR spectroscopy.
• Preferred experience withDynamic Light Scattering(DLS), FlowCam, or other particlesizing techniques.
• Preferred experience withfluorescent labeling, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Preferredexperience with DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, and otherbiophysical characterizationtechniques.

We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!