Associate Scientist I

Pace® Analytical Services•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC is a premier Contract Research and Development Organization located in Woburn, MA, providing pharmaceutical development and testing services for small molecules, nucleic acid therapeutics, biologics, and other biopharmaceutical drug candidates. The company is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist with laboratory experience to conduct analytical testing and development experiments that support client efforts to develop small molecule pharmaceuticals. This individual will conduct analytical testing of samples using written procedures, support the development of new methods, and assist in formulation and characterization endeavors. This is an entry-level, full-time bench scientist position suitable for a recent graduate or someone with limited pharmaceutical experience.

Requirements

Education in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related discipline and a B.S. with 0–3 years of industry experience performing routine testing or developing analytical methods for small molecule and peptide active pharmaceuticals.
Strong understanding of physical sciences at the undergraduate level.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Flexibility and outstanding time management skills.
Background maintaining and troubleshooting scientific instruments and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using analytical instruments/methods such as chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), pH meter, spectroscopy, microscopy, particle analysis, viscosity, and osmolality.
Experience with mass spectrometry and solid state characterization techniques (X-ray diffraction, thermal techniques) a plus.
Experience using or developing methods to determine the identity, purity, and assay of drug substance and product samples.
Experience in preformulation workflows, including formulation vehicle preparation and characterization, solubility testing, monitoring on stability/storage, batch manufacture, release testing.
Experience in pharmaceutical solids preparation (crystallization spray drying, lyophilization) and solid form polymorph/salt screening a plus.
Understand the scientific principles of new analytical techniques as well as the hardware and software needed to operate scientific instruments.

Responsibilities

Perform testing with good documentation practices using written methods, procedures and electronic notebook.
Execute development experiments, analyze data, write analytical test methods.
Present results and planned experiments clearly and concisely both verbally and in written reports.
Strive to meet agreed-upon timelines and regularly communicate progress to other stakeholders.
Follow standard operating procedures and other guidance documents as directed by management.
Maintain scientific instruments and troubleshoot problems as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized laboratory including shared benches, sample storage, etc.
Continuously improve technical skills and acquire knowledge specific to the pharmaceutical industry.