Scientist III - HPLC Chemistry and Molecular Biology - FSP

About the role

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are looking for a Scientist III - HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) and Molecular Biology to work as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support of high-throughput, pre-formulation, pre-qualification, robustness, and admixture testing
• Analysis of samples through reporting of results and documentation following appropriate methods, protocols, and procedures
• Sample management and monitoring of controlled temperature units
• Follow all applicable laboratory safety and hygiene procedures

Additional information

Qualifications - B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or similar life sciences and relevant years of experience in analytical chemistry or biologics testing laboratory:

• Scientist 3 - B.S. with 3 to 5 years of experience; M.S. with 1 to 2 years of experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have separations experience for large molecules or plate-based assay experience*
• Experience in analyzing biologics including monoclonal antibodies and/or other therapeutic proteins using at least one of the following techniques*:
• HPLC / UPLC
• Protein A Titer, SEC, IEX, AEX, CEX, or HIC
• Electrophoretic methods CE-SDS and/or cIEF
• ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay
• qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques
• High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.

Additional information

Significant experience with the separation of small molecules, including hand-on instrumental experience and a demonstrated understanding of fundamental concepts and practices of separations science and chromatographic techniques will be considered in place of experience with large molecules

• Basic instrument troubleshooting
• Ability to follow complicated scientific protocols / procedures
• Making accurate reagent preparations (dilutions / solutions / buffers / mobile phases)
• Ability and willingness to train in molecular biology, immunoassay and analytical chemistry techniques
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with compendial testing such as UV 280, pH, and Physical Observations
• Good documentation practices and use of electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
• Knowledge of LIMS and Empower
• Sample submission and sample management
• Monitoring of controlled temperature units
• Experience with Biosafety Level 2 cabinets/hoods