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System One

Research Chemist

System One, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Job Title:

Research ChemistLocation:

San Diego, CADuration:

6 month contractPay:

$30-32 per hourSchedule:

8AM-4:30PM M-F

Overview:Our client is a pharmaceutical company with a focus on the development of non-opioid pain management. They are seeking a Research Chemist with clinical experience to join the analytical team. This person must have 3+ years of experience in HPLC and other analytical chemistry techniques.

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 of 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:Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, biology, engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university required. 1 year combined academic and pharmaceutical industry experience.Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principles upon which formulation, process development and analytical methodology is based.Familiarity with the concept of cGMPs.Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment (e.g. HPLC, UV Spec, pH meter, centrifuge, etc.).Ability to utilize scientific information resources within the assigned area of responsibility.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.Good organizational skills (e.g. daily tasks, documentation, archived information).Good interpersonal skills (e.g. working with members of other teams to achieve shared goals).Good verbal and written English communication skills (e.g. able to participate in scientific discussions and written interactions).Proficient in the use of computers and widely used workplace applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, graphing software, etc.).Ability to be flexible in adapting work plan to current corporate goals.Basic time management skills (e.g. multi-tasking and task prioritization).

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