6 month contract that will convert permanent
- onsite 5 days/week in La Jolla/Torrey Pines area
- 8:00AM-4:30 PM
An employer is looking for a Research Associate to join their team in San Diego, CA. The employer is in the biosciences industry and the Research Associate will be joining a Research & Development group. The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned laboratory duties which may include sampling, testing, and evaluating analytical data on samples such as raw materials, in-process, and final products. In addition, will also develop and validate analytical methods.
Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical testing in support of product development and method validation.
- Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial and vendor/partner supplied methods.
- Maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained by following company policies.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Understand and comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and SOPS, including cGMPs and cGLPs.
- Assist in the preparation analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations.
- Assist in performing laboratory investigations. Contribute to written investigation reports as required.
- Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned areas of responsibility that are consistent with the current scientific requirements of the company.
- Participate in the transfer of methods to/from the Quality Control department.
Requirements:
- 3 years minimum of pharmaceutical experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (e.g. chemistry, biology, etc.)
- Experience with cGmp's, and work experience following cGMP's required
- Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment - HPLC required
- Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principals upon which formulation, process development and analytical methodology is based.
- Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment (e.g. HPLC, UV Spec, pH meter, centrifuge, etc.).
- Good observation skill, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills (e.g. rational progression of investigation).
- Good understanding of the scientific thinking in the design of experimental protocols.
- Basic documentation skills (e.g. notebook, reports) with attention to detail and legible handwriting