Job description
Overview:
Job Summary: The Scientist I will independently conduct of a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a GLP regulatory laboratory environment. The employee may be involved in report writing and the review of laboratory notebooks to ensure all documentation is clear and accurate.
Essential Job Functions:
Job Requirements
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
WuXi AppTec is a leading global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device open-access capability and technology platform with global operations. As an innovation-driven and customer-focused platform, WuXi AppTec Group provides a broad and integrated portfolio of services to help our worldwide customers and partners shorten the discovery and development time and lower the
cost of drug and medical device R&D through cost-effective and efficient solutions.
At our Laboratory Testing Division, we provide a world class, globally integrated testing solution for drug development and medical device innovation. We enable scientists to transform ideas into the best healthcare products, accelerate the race from bench to bedside, and ultimately improve human life.
Our New Jersey site specializes in small molecule bioanalytical, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetic services to the pharmaceutical, animal health and agrochemical industries. We are seeking a Scientist I within our Bioanalytical Group located in Plainsboro, NJ.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary: The Scientist I will independently conduct of a variety of complex sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a GLP regulatory laboratory environment. The employee may be involved in report writing and the review of laboratory notebooks to ensure all documentation is clear and accurate.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plans and carries out experiments and associated research assignments. May help in design set-up.
- Operates and/or oversees the operation of equipment to acquire experimental data.
- Designs, modifies, constructs, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
- Compiles, calculates, plots, and analyzes, and maintains data in accordance with accepted standards and practices.
- Assumes responsibility for technical accuracy of work.
- Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and EPA, FDA, or other regulations pertaining to the study.
- Maintains and enhances technical expertise and knowledge of environmental, metabolism chemistry, and/or pharmaceutical areas.
- Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action. Assists in the safety training for subordinates and/or less experienced staff.
- Assists in training Associate Scientists
- Promotes company’s safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Experience / Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a related discipline
- 2-5 years of relevant experience with advanced responsibilities in research and development, or equivalent
- Any similar combination of education and/or work equivalent experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within biological or chemical R&D laboratory setting
- Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Knowledge of Data Acquisitions and Operating Software as Analyst, MassLynx
- Ability to work under pressure of multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage changes in direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Familiarity with and adherence to regulatory guidelines consistent with company requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in an office environment with typical noise conditions.
- Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
- Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
- Must be able to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to Lift up to 20 lbs routinely
- Must be able to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
- Must be able to push/pull up to 20 lbs routinely/ often / occasionally
- Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
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 on the basis of disability
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.
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