Scientist III - Process Development & Characterization Support

Parexel International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Scientist III in Process Development and Characterization Support. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to vaccine and biopharmaceutical development, utilizing advanced analytical techniques. You'll be responsible for supporting standard testing, method development, and ensuring rigorous documentation practices. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered solutions, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences field. Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise can thrive and shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Full benefits

401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick time

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or similar life sciences required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience for B.S. or 1-2 years for M.S.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory stewardship and maintain reagents and instruments.
• Prepare and analyze process samples following protocols.
• Support analytical method validation and transfer.

Skills

Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC)

Protein A Titer

Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX)

Reverse Phase (RP)

Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)

UV280 Spectroscopy

Raman Spectroscopy

FTIR Spectroscopy

Fluorescence Spectroscopy

Light Scattering

Analytical Software (Empower, Chemstation)

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

M.S. in Chemistry

B.S. in Biology

M.S. in Biology

Tools

Empower

Chemstation

Electronic Lab Notebooks (Signals)

Job description

We are looking to fill a Scientist III - Process Development and Characterization Support position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Description: Support of standard analytical testing of samples from vaccines and large molecule process development/characterization. Other potential opportunities include method development/optimization.

Qualifications - B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Biology or similar life sciences

• Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3-5 years of relevant experience or M.S. with 1-2 years of relevant experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have separations experience for large molecules

• Experience in analyzing vaccines and other large molecules using at least one of the following techniques:

  • Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC)

  • Other techniques such as: Protein A Titer, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)

• Experience using spectroscopic techniques for investigating biopharmaceuticals (UV280, Raman, FTIR, fluorescence, light scattering

Desired Skills and Experience

• General knowledge of process or analytical

• Ability to follow and execute against scientific protocols / procedures

• Preparation of analytical reagents (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)

• Good documentation practices & utilization of electronic lab notebooks (Signals)

• Familiarity working in GxP environments, including standard method validation workflows

• Analytical software including Empower and/or Chemstation

• Ability to handle data from multiple analytical platforms

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Laboratory stewardship including reagent and instrumentation maintenance

• Preparation and analysis of process samples

• Results processing and documentation by following appropriate methods / protocols / procedures

• Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units

• Analytical method validation support and method transfer

• Following all appropriate laboratory safety and hygiene procedures

About Parexel FSP

The CMC Operations group is part of Parexel FSP. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

Come join us!

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