Associate Scientist, Analytical

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This position is within the Analytical group of the Applied Research Department, focusing on implementing and managing analytical activities to support new product development, formulations, and early-stage clinical studies. The associate scientist will contribute to developing and executing analytical test methods in a laboratory environment under the supervision of a lead scientist. They will also be responsible for documenting experiments, analyzing data sets, and preparing reports, communicating findings both verbally and through written documents and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain analytical equipment such as HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and other common analytical instruments used to determine potency, purity, and in-vitro performance of drug substance and drug product
• Perform routine testing of samples, generate and analyze data in alignment with project goals
• Contribute to experimental design, support troubleshooting, optimization, and data analysis as needed
• Utilize a scientific background to support analytical method development and validation under supervision
• Support a safe, organized, and operational laboratory environment, including coordination of equipment calibration/maintenance, procurement of supplies, etc.
• Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records consistent with good documentation practices
• Effectively communicate with team members and ensure GLP compliance and adherence to safety standards

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in scientific analytical laboratories
• Experience in operating high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
• Hands-on knowledge of chemical analysis principles, chromatographic theories, and technologies
• Analytical, meticulous, highly organized, and able to analyze data and implement solutions
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable in a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant scientific field
• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience

Important Details

• Contract: 6 months with extension