Research Associate

6 month contract that will convert permanent

• onsite 5 days/week in La Jolla/Torrey Pines area
• 8:00AM-4:30 PM

An employer is looking for a Research Associate to join their team in San Diego, CA. The employer is in the biosciences industry and the Research Associate will be joining a Research & Development group. The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned laboratory duties which may include sampling, testing, and evaluating analytical data on samples such as raw materials, in-process, and final products. In addition, will also develop and validate analytical methods.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing in support of product development and method validation.
• Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial and vendor/partner supplied methods.
• Maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained by following company policies.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Understand and comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and SOPS, including cGMPs and cGLPs.
• Assist in the preparation analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations.
• Assist in performing laboratory investigations. Contribute to written investigation reports as required.
• Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned areas of responsibility that are consistent with the current scientific requirements of the company.
• Participate in the transfer of methods to/from the Quality Control department.

Requirements:

• 3 years minimum of pharmaceutical experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (e.g. chemistry, biology, etc.)
• Experience with cGmp's, and work experience following cGMP's required
• Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment - HPLC required
• Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principals upon which formulation, process development and analytical methodology is based.
• Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment (e.g. HPLC, UV Spec, pH meter, centrifuge, etc.).
• Good observation skill, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills (e.g. rational progression of investigation).
• Good understanding of the scientific thinking in the design of experimental protocols.
• Basic documentation skills (e.g. notebook, reports) with attention to detail and legible handwriting