Purification Chemist

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Purification Chemist with a pharmaceutical company located in Worcester, MA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute lab experiments for process development of column chromatography, depth and membrane filtrations, including sample handling, solution preparation, etc.
• Execute sample analysis (e.g. pH, conductivity measurement, UV spectrum, HPLC, ELISA, etc.)
• Assist in process optimization / continuous improvement activities
• Interpret data accurately and independently, with supervisor input
• Document work appropriately in electronic notebook
• Write clear, concise and accurate reports, technical memos and presentations
• Execute date review for technical reports
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment and identify and implement lab optimization projects
• Assist in process qualification activities: request/obtain/aliquot samples from manufacturing suites; request/submit samples to/from analytical groups and obtain analytical results
• Execute CPV-compliant trending program for commercial project(s): gather data from the manufacturing suites, enter/verify data in data trending systems

Skills and Requirements:

• Relevant biochemical or biologic related 1-3 years' experience with a bachelor's or 0-2 years' experience with a Master's Degree
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and be an individual contributor
• Practical knowledge of protein purification unit operations (chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF)
• Competent with Microsoft Office suite
• Chromatography workstation experience (programming and running) specifically AKTA hardware and software
• Manufacturing, development, scale-up, or tech-transfer experience
• Theoretical understanding of protein separation methods

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ranieri at 215-531-5288.

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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