Analytical Scientist

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Job description

Analytical Scientist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Analytical Scientist for an opportunity in Somerset NJ 08873

Position Title: Analytical Scientist

Location: Somerset NJ 08873

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: Through April 2025

Job Type: Contract, 40 HRS WEEKLY, ONSITE

Pay Range: $40/hr. - $45/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description

The Analytical Development Department is responsible for the successful and timely development of new pharmaceutical solid oral products by carrying out required analytical development services to clients.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide analytical support for the Analytical Development team in the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods, with limited supervision. The Scientist will also perform routine analysis of APIs, excipients and finished product using laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

Hands-on method development, method improvement, and validation, including but not limited to HPLC, GC, Dissolution, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, FTIR, Microscopy, PSD etc.

Assists in complex experiments and tasks such as unknown impurity identification and excipient compatibility studies.

Prioritizes activities to provide timely analytical support to product development.

Anticipates analytical issues early in the R&D development process and provides long term planning for analytical method development and improvement.

Supports formulation development and transfer activities for assigned projects.

Supports the investigations of method performance, reliability and conducts optimizations studies, as needed.

Participates in the preparation of technical documents, including validation protocols and reports, reference standard qualification reports and analytical test procedures.

Education or Equivalent Requirements:

BS, MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline with 4+ years (BS), 2+ years (MS) of experience in pharmaceutical industry. Prior experience in Analytical R&D is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

Working knowledge of GXP, regulatory (ICH) and compendial (USP/EP/JP) requirements.

Ability to multi-task and demonstrate diplomatic skills.

Proficient (excellent) in English verbal and written communication skills to convey and receive ideas and instructions to/from others within and outside the organization.

Strong organizational skills.

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly

Occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Be accessible to manufacturing floor and office staff and to use required office equipment

Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of computer monitor

Individual's primary workstation is in an office and laboratory area, where the noise level is low.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum . As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 229067 when responding to this ad.

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