Senior Scientist - LCMS

Job Description

ob Title: Senior Scientist

Type: Contract - 6 Months - Can Extend/Convert

Location: Middleton, WI

Pay:$35.00-$37.40/hr

Performs complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently uses analytical instrumentation, calculates and analyzes data and records data in adherence with PPD SOP's and the industry. Routinely acts as the project leader on multiple projects, interacts with clients, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. Responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

• Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision.

• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.

• Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions.

• Mentors, trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems.

• Assists with quality systems and new equipment.

Job Complexity Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Job Knowledge A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

• Assists in designing method validation or method transfer protocols and establish project timelines.

• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.

Supervision Received:

Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Business Relationships:

Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Interacts with internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional areas. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

Experience with high-resolution mass spectrometers is preferred.

Benefits include:

-MEC/ACP Medical

-Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Income

-401k (must meet requirements)

-sick leave as required by state/county

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Employment Type

Contract

Job Functions

Science

Skills

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Laboratory Skills

Analytical Skills

Chromatography

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Communication

Analytical Chemistry

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)