About this role
About this Role
We are looking for a Senior Scientist- Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Biology to work as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Support of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing
- Analysis of samples through reporting of results and documentation following appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures
- Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units
- Follow all applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures
Qualifications - B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences and relevant years of experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing laboratory:
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Senior Scientist - B.S. with 5+ years of experience; M.S. with 2+ years of experience
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Required Skills and Experience
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Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience
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Experience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques:
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HPLC / UPLC
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Protein A Titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC
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Electrophoretic methods CE-SDS and/or cIEF
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ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay
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qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques
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High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.
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Significant experience with the separation of small molecules, including hand-on instrumental experience and a demonstrated understanding of fundamental concepts and practices of separations science and chromatographic techniques will be considered in place of experience with large molecules
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Basic instrument troubleshooting
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Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols / procedures
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Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
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Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology, immunoassay and analytical chemistry techniques
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
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Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
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Desired Skills and Experience
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Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations
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Good documentation practice and use of electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
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Knowledge of LIMS and Empower
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Sample submission and sample management
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Monitoring of controlled temperature units
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Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets/hoods
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About Parexel
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Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.
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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.
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Come join us!
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