Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Title: Principal Associate Scientist
Job ID: 2025-9073
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 10 months contract (+Chances of extension)
Responsibilities:
The Principal Associate Scientist will be responsible for non-GMP analytical testing using non-chromatographic (stand-alone UV assay, pH, Osmolality, moisture, thermal melting temperature determination using UV) and chromatographic (reverse phase, ion exchange) methods. The candidate will also be responsible for reporting analytical data generated in appropriate electronic notebooks; the responsibilities also include writing/reviewing protocols, reports, certificates of testing and other relevant documents. Additional responsibilities include data mining and compiling historical/relevant information. Appropriate training will be provided for oligonucleotide specific techniques; however, expertise of core instrumentation/skill set in analytical chemistry is required.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-house non-GMP analytical testing using non-chromatographic (stand-alone UV assay, pH, Osmolality, moisture, thermal melting temperature determination using UV) and chromatographic (reverse phase, ion exchange) methods and document appropriately in electronic notebook.
- Generate and/or review Certificates of Testing, protocols and reports.
- Perform, compile and report results of data mining activity.
- Assist with troubleshooting on as needed basis
- Coordinate aliquoting and shipping of materials.
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in a science field, preferably chemistry