Scientist – II (Associate)

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

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a temporary scientist for an onsite position in the Analytical Sciences laboratory within Science and Technology. The successful candidate will perform analytical testing of drug products and APIs under supervision of a senior scientist, with a strong focus on LC methods and GMP compliance.

The role requires hands-on experience in HPLC/UPLC, dissolution, data analysis, and effective communication in a team setting.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Wet chemistry

Chromatography

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Analytical Chemistry

MS in Analytical Chemistry

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Empower software

ELN

Job description

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