Research Associate, Analytical Chemitry

Agilent Technologies•Frederick, CO

2d•$85,840 - $134,125

About The Position

The Research Associate will work on the Analytical Services team, executing analytical techniques to support method validation for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing. The role involves designing and conducting laboratory-scale experiments, documenting and presenting results, and maintaining compliance with applicable standard operating procedures and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The position also operates, troubleshoots, and performs routine preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent in chemistry or a related applied science field.
At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience following SOPs to execute analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC and HPLC-MS.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, or Karl Fischer.
Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment.
Knowledge of analytical test methods used to test oligonucleotide APIs or related molecules.
Experience with method validation.
Ability to work with interdisciplinary project teams, understand project requirements, and follow project timelines.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct laboratory-scale experiments using analytical platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, and Karl Fischer.
Author method validation protocols and reports in accordance with ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Design and safely conduct laboratory-scale experiments using current best practices for API testing.
Record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports, and prepare research summaries for internal teams.
Maintain process compliance by adhering to SOPs and applicable current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Operate laboratory equipment according to operating instructions; troubleshoot instrumentation and method issues; and perform routine preventative maintenance.