What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Associate position at Planet Pharma?
Sr. Associate
Pay Rate: $26-27/hr.
Length: 3-year contract, possible to extend
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA.
Schedule: 8:30am to 5:30pm expected shift.
Ideal candidate:
- Finished bachelor's or maybe 1-2 YOE industry experience.
- Scientific education relevant to chemistry and biology.
- Must have hands on lab experience.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
- Communication
- Experience Analytical methods
- Familiarity with structural analysis, chemical analysis or biological analysis of large proteins molecules.
Job Description:
- Obtain assignment and follow scientific direction of client staff, flag issues and seek guidance appropriately
- Perform testing and data review for HPLC/UHPLC (high and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography), IEX (ion exchange), SEC (size-exclusion chromatography), CE (capillary electrophoresis), glycan mapping, peptide mapping, and mass spectrometry
- Execute method development and qualification studies as well as protein characterization experiments with guidance from senior staff members
- Demonstrate independence and ability to produce quality results under minimal direction
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and laboratory notebooks
- High energy individual who can multi-task and handle a fast-pace, dynamic work environment
- Operate specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- Participate in quality improvement efforts
- Strive to achieve excellent client service
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of training records, laboratory documentation, written procedures, building monitoring systems and laboratory logbooks
- Interact with multiple functional areas in a highly matrixed-team environment, which may include Manufacturing, Process Development, IS, Facilities, Engineering, and Quality Control
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical, Life Sciences or related technical discipline
• 1-2 years' experience performing analytical testing
Preferred Qualifications
Experience executing analytical test methods in one or more of the following areas:
- HPLC/UHPLC (high and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography), IEX (ion exchange chromatography), SEC (size exclusion chromatography), CE (capillary electrophoresis), glycan mapping, peptide mapping, and mass spectrometry
- Understanding and application of principles, concepts, theories and standards of GMP QC microbiology laboratories and deepens technical knowledge through exposure and continuous learning
- Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations, compliance issues and/or scientific discovery
- Practical experience with protein chemistry, theoretical knowledge of protein chemistry
- Experience with operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and instrumentation related to analytical testing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external clients, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Ability to address client questions independently with sound scientific judgements on the work they reported to the clients
Salary : $26 - $27