Title: Scientist I (R&D)
Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months+ Possible Extension based on performance
Standard day shift
Pay Rate: $35/hr. on w2
Summary:
- The Analytical Development team is seeking a highly creative and self-motivated candidate to join us for a 6-month contract.
- This role will support the development of small molecule drug substances and drug products by developing innovative analytical technologies and establishing control strategies.
- This role will be responsible for chromatographic method development using supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC). This position requires adequate knowledge in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and experience working in a laboratory environment.
- This position also requires adequate knowledge in analytical techniques such as UV, HPLC/UPLC, and LCMS.
Position Responsibility
- With guidance from the manager, design, execute and document experiments.
- Develop and optimize analytical methods on the SFC systems.
- Test and analyze samples using HPLC/UPLC/SFC coupled with UV or MS detection.
- Analyze and interpret data/results; write technical reports; establish protocols, etc.
- Attend relevant meetings and seminars to learn about the development of therapeutic small molecules.
Qualifications
- Basic lab skills, such as pipetting, solution preparation, centrifugation, etc.
- Hands-on experience with HPLC/UHPLC systems, especially SFC, and their associated software system are required.
- Understanding of the separation principles of LC is required.
- Experience with analytical method development for pharmaceuticals is preferred.
- Proficiency in good documentation practices, data analysis, reporting and review.
- Willingness to learn (new methods, new modalities, etc.) and ability to demonstrate scientific curiosity and innovation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education:
- MS or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, and other relevant majors.
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