Associate Scientist Analytical Development - Contract - Gaithersburg, MD
Proclinical is seeking a dedicated and innovative Associate Scientist to join an Analytical Development team. This is a temporary contract position based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Primary Responsibilities:
This role focuses mainly on Protein Biochemistry. The ideal candidate will have a background in sample testing and product characterization, with a focus on electrophoretic technologies. Familiarity with PCR-based assays will be considered an advantage.
Skills & Requirements:
- Degree in analytical science, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
- Proven ability to critically analyze data using statistical tools and to compile and review technical reports.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to define priorities and processes.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is preferred.
- Excellent record-keeping abilities to adequately record, analyze, and document analytical data generated in support of regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of statistical tools and knowledge of DOE (Design of Experiments) and QbD (Quality by Design) principles is a plus.
- Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
The Associate Scientist Analytical Development's responsibilities will be:
- Conduct in-process sample testing using SDS-PAGE densitometry, Western Blot, pH, and Total Protein via A280 to support process development and stability studies of nanoparticle vaccines.
- Analyze gel image data using Image Lab and document in-process testing data.
- Optimize and troubleshoot SDS-PAGE and Western Blot assays.
- Participate in the qualification of in-process assays.
- Present sample testing data at internal meetings.
- Analyze results and methods, solve analytical problems, troubleshoot assays and meet experimental expectations for analytics.
- Maintain effective communication within Analytical Development and cross-functional teams.
- Present scientific findings at internal and external meetings, if applicable.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Parker Jensen at (+1) 267-297-3376 or p.jensen@proclinical.com.
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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