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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailJob Title: Research Associate - I
Location: Foster city, CA
Duration: 18 Months contract-possible to extend by 6 months
Shift Details: 1st shift
Pay Range : $32/h to $34/h
Job Description:
This role is in the Analytical Core Team (ACT) within Analytical Operations (AO), based at our headquarters in Foster City, CA.
The group is responsible for CMC analytical activities related to the development of small molecule drug substances and drug products. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of analytical method development, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent communication skills.
Essential Responsibilities & Skills:
Under general supervision, assist in developing and executing analytical methods related to solid oral dosage drug product (stability-indicating assay and impurities, discriminatory dissolution, blend and content uniformity, water content, etc.) in collaboration with supervisory personnel and lab analysts using techniques such as liquid chromatography, Karl- Fischer, dissolution, disintegration.
Assist in troubleshooting of instrumentation and test methods.
Perform routine testing and review testing data and results to ensure compliance to appropriate test methods, specifications, and protocols. Recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret outcomes with guidance from more senior staff.
May author technical reports and other associated documentation.
Clearly documents data and experiments in laboratory records
Able to work well independently and in a team setting on assigned tasks
Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and draw conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work.
Work in collaboration with more senior scientists to design experiments and advance state-of-the-art techniques.
Use good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to provide insight into the processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
Education & Experience:
Required: BS degree in Chemistry with 0+ years of relevant biotech/pharmaceutical professional experience. B.S. degrees in related disciplines will be considered (biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, etc).
Preferred: Hands-on experience and problem-solving skills with analytical chemistry techniques (HPLC/UPLC, GC)
Full Time