Associate Scientist (Analytical Development)

Job Description

Pride Health is seeking a Associate Scientist (Analytical Development) for a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, and delivery of the treatment of neurological diseases to patients worldwide.

Job Title: Associate Scientist (Analytical Development)

Location: Cambridge, MA (On-Site)

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 6-Months

Hours: 40 hours/wk, 8 hours/day

Pay Rate: $30 - $36 per hour

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• MS or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, and other relevant majors.
• 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.

Benefits that Pride Health offers:

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@pride-health.com for immediate consideration.