Scientist III - HPLC Chemistry and Molecular Biology - FSP
About The Position
Parexel is seeking a Scientist III in HPLC chemistry and molecular biology to work as a full-time Parexel FSP employee on a long-term assignment onsite at a client in Rahway, New Jersey. The position supports analytical chemistry and biologics testing, including high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing. The scientist analyzes samples, reports and documents results according to applicable methods and procedures, manages samples, monitors controlled temperature units, and follows laboratory safety and hygiene procedures. The role requires a relevant background in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, or a similar life science, along with experience appropriate to Scientist III level. The position does not offer sponsorship. Parexel FSP provides full benefits, sick time, a 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a similar life science, and relevant experience in an analytical chemistry or biologics testing laboratory.
- For Scientist III: 3 to 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 1 to 2 years with a master’s degree.
- Experience with separations for large molecules or plate-based assays.
- Experience analyzing biologics, including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins, using at least one of the following: HPLC/UPLC; Protein A titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC; CE-SDS and/or cIEF; ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assays; or qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with a high-throughput liquid handling system, such as Tecan or Bravo.
- Alternatively, significant hands-on experience separating small molecules, with demonstrated understanding of fundamental separations science and chromatographic techniques, may be considered in place of large-molecule experience.
- Basic instrument troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols and procedures.
- Ability to prepare accurate reagents, including dilutions, solutions, buffers, and mobile phases.
- Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology, immunoassay, and analytical chemistry techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and physical observations.
- Good documentation practices and experience using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
- Knowledge of LIMS and Empower.
- Experience with sample submission and sample management.
- Experience monitoring controlled temperature units.
- Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets or hoods.
Responsibilities
- Support high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing.
- Analyze samples and report and document results in accordance with appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures.
- Manage samples and monitor controlled temperature units.
- Follow applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures.
Benefits
- Full benefits
- Sick time
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
