Scientist II -

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Description:
Title: Scientist II JP3364 - Con
Loc: Menlo Park, CA 94025
Term: Contract 5-6 months
PAY: $45 - $50

Successful candidate will not only have what the required skills, but also need to pass a criminal history background check, employment verification, and education verification.

Job Description: The candidate will be part of a growing group of scientists in developing and implementing robust analytical methods to support CLIENT research and development projects. The successful candidate will independently develop and validate test methods (mostly HPLC, UPLC and GC) as part of the R&D Analytical Pharmaceutical Laboratory for raw materials and finished products, development samples, cleaning validation samples, and stability samples. The incumbent must have strong experience in analytical instrumentation, including HPLC/GC method development/validation and dissolution methodology. Additional activities will include the coordination of laboratory equipment qualifications, calibrations and preventative maintenance programs as needed, troubleshoot instruments and maintain analytical instruments.
Independent planning and performance of work is expected using the application of intensive and diversified knowledge of scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, consulting with the supervisor when confronted with unusual problems and developments. The candidate may supervise, coordinate and assign work to meet the completion dates. The candidate is expected to contribute to departmental activities, laboratory upkeep and maintenance, and may be expected to help train colleagues.


This individual may also be involved in transfer of methods to other sites, perform method validation and technical oversight for analysis of protocol, notebook, and engineering studies. This individual works in a fast-paced environment to obtain data in support of regulatory filings.

The individual is also responsible for maintaining data integrity in a cGMP compliant laboratory and will assure the delivery of results in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
The ability to work effectively with diverse departmental groups is required. Excellent team development and leadership skills are also needed. Demonstrated skill in developing and implementing practices and procedures that minimize compliance issues is also important.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

Requirements: BS or equivalent in Analytical Chemistry or related field of study; and 7 9 years of related analytical research experience or MS with 5 7 years of experience in analytical methods development and validation experience. A knowledge of small molecule pharmaceuticals, thorough knowledge of GLP/GMP guidelines and FDA regulations and familiarity with API and product development processes or equivalent is mandatory. Expertise in development of methods using HPLC, FTIR, dissolution and GC is required, preferably in an R&D setting. Strong desire to work at the bench and can handle many duties with careful attention to detail is mandatory. . Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (cGMP), good laboratory practices (GLP) and good documentation skills is a plus. The candidate must be energetic, independent.

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Job Created: Sat Oct 31 2009 04:27:03 AM
Last Modified: Sat Oct 31 2009 04:27:03 AM