Senior Associate Research Scientist

Talentburst,-Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentburst, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate Research Scientist for an on-site role in Research Triangle Park, NC. The candidate will perform advanced analytical testing using techniques such as Karl Fischer moisture analysis, enzymatic assays, and coagulation immunoassays in a cGXP environment.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree with relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with several years of laboratory work. Strong documentation and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Toxicology.
• Master's with 1 year experience or Bachelor's with 3–4 years experience.
• Experience in a cGXP environment and proper pipetting practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing with modern instrumental techniques.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments in a cGXP lab.
• Document work in notebooks or LIMS and assist with report writing.
• Identify aberrant results and participate in investigations.
• Demonstrate strong organization and communication in a team.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.

Skills

Analytical testing

Karl Fischer

Coagulation assays

Enzymatic assays

Immunoassays

cGXP testing

Pipetting

LIMS documentation

Data analysis

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry/toxicology

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry/toxicology

Tools

Coulometric titrator

Coagulation analyzer

Immunonephelometer

Plate readers

LIMS system

Job description

Senior Associate Research Scientist

Research Triangle Park, NC

6+ Months

NOTE: This position is located in the Bioanalytics, Analytical Operations Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC. This work performed is on-site and laboratory based.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing and analyses with minimal assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques, including but not limited Karl Fischer moisture analysis, coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, and immunoassays.
• Relevant analytical test experience in a cGXP environment, including proper pipetting (volumetric, positive displacement, reverse) and a sound understanding of the principles of test methods. Proven awareness of and adherence to applicable regulatory guidance documents for cGXP testing, method validation, and CMC development are preferred.
• Operate and perform maintenance on modern analytical instruments, including but not limited to coulometric titrator, coagulation analyzer, immunonephelometer, plate readers.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document laboratory work in a research notebook or LIMS system. May contribute to report writing.
• Demonstrate a proactive, results-oriented approach with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify aberrant results, initiate investigations, and actively participate in problem-solving efforts that require independent and original thought.
• MS Office applications proficiency.

Senior Associate Research Scientist I:

Degree must be within a relevant field: (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology). Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in a clinical and/or a laboratory environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to chemicals. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits and bends neck for 4-6 hours per day. May stand and twist neck for 2-4 hours per day. Occasionally walks, bends and twists waist and squats. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Moderate lifting of 15-30lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs. May reach above and below shoulder height. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.