Scientist - II (Associate)

Planet Pharma; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Harmonville, PA is seeking a temporary scientist for an on-site role in the Analytical Sciences (AS) laboratory. You will perform analytical testing of drug products and APIs under supervision of a senior scientist, with emphasis on GMP needs and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on LC methods (HPLC/UPLC) and dissolution experience, strong data analysis skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team to support drug product development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience with wet chemistry and chromatography.
• Expertise in LC methods and dissolution.
• Experience with chromatographic data systems and ELN.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing (e.g., HPLC/UPLC and dissolution) of drug products.
• Perform data analysis (chromatography/spectroscopy) and present results to the team

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC/UPLC

Dissolution

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Empower software

ELN

Job description

• salary will be commensurate with experience

Target Pay Rate: 26-36/hr

• salary will be commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• We are currently seeking a temporary scientist for an immediate onsite position within the Analytical Sciences (AS) laboratory within Science and Technology
• The successful candidate will be expected to perform analytical testing of drug products and APIs under the supervision of a senior scientist.
• The candidate will have a good understanding of the technical, regulatory, and GMP needs related to drug product development.
• The position will report to the Senior Leadership of the Analytical Sciences laboratory
• Strong technical background with a problem-solving skill set as well as the ability to work in teams are considered essential

Position Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing (e.g., HPLC/UPLC and dissolution) of drug products
• Perform data analysis (chromatography/spectroscopy) and present them to the team in a timely manner

Education And Experience

BS with 4-6 years or MS with 1-3 years or Ph.D with 0-2 years of relevant experience in Analytical Chemistry.

Required Experience And Skills

• Hands-on analytical laboratory experience-e.g., wet chemistry, chromatography.
• Expertise in Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/UPLC) and dissolution
• Hands-on experience with chromatographic integration and with Empower software (or other chromatographic data acquisition systems) and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN)
• Experience collecting and analyzing raw data, preparing graphs and other visualization tools to help interpret results
• Demonstrated strong verbal as well as written communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Expertise in UV.
• Working knowledge of laboratory GMP, quality, compliance and data integrity requirements and related recent industry trends
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, dissolution, spectroscopy, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the laboratory
• Working knowledge of statistics and tools, e.g., statistical data treatment and/or Excel or Minitab.
• Experienced in conducting comparative and or multi-media dissolution studies. Personality:
• Collaborative and team player
• Independent
• Flexible and adaptable