Scientist-IV

Artech Information System LLC; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Georgia seeks a Senior Scientist to perform complex laboratory testing and ensure compliance with GMP standards. The candidate will support product development and validation, maintain laboratory instruments, and oversee the accuracy of testing results. Ideal applicants should possess a relevant scientific degree and experience with laboratory instrumentation. This role emphasizes both accountability and technical expertise to guarantee product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment performing complex testing.
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex testing to support product release.
• Conduct daily calibrations and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Initiate investigations for non-conforming test results.
• Initiation and investigation of non-conforming laboratory test results and communicate issues to management.
• Provide initial and final review of data generated by peers and contract laboratories.
• Perform daily calibrations/verifications and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Support the Instrument Lifecycle Management Process.
• Support the Software Lifecycle Management Process.
• Assist in various other duties which contribute to the organization and function of the laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local and company Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Maintain up to date knowledge on the latest laboratory techniques and technologies.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Complex testing

GMP compliance

Laboratory instrumentation troubleshooting

Technical expertise

Data analysis and review

Education

Relevant scientific degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

The Senior Scientist will perform complex testing in compliance with laboratory test methods and procedures to support the manufacturing and timely delivery of product to customers (75 to 100%). The Senior Scientist will receive general instructions about required tasks and results expected. Work will be well defined and will be reviewed for accuracy upon completion. The Senior Scientist is expected to apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations and to recognize discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of detailed steps and processes. The Senior Scientist should be able to serve as an expert in technical areas (15-25%). Additionally, the Senior Scientist has accountability and ownership to maintain laboratory instruments in their qualified state as well as troubleshoot instrumentation in the event of instrument issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Major responsibilities will include:

1. Operating in accordance with current GMPs. This includes the ability to understand and apply SOPs and use GMPs for documenting, testing and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
2. Performing increasingly complex testing to support product release.
3. Supporting product development, validation and test method transfer activities.
4. Initiation and investigation of non-conforming laboratory test results as well as the communication of stability and quality issues to the next level of management.
5. Providing initial and final review of data generated by peers and contract laboratories.
6. Performing daily calibrations/verifications and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to current SOPs.
7. Support the Instrument Lifecycle Management Process.
8. Support the Software Lifecycle Management Process.
9. Assisting in various other duties which contribute to the organization and function of the laboratory.
10. Responsibility for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
11. Maintain up to date knowledge on the latest applicable laboratory techniques, advances and technology.
12. Performing other related duties as assigned by management.