Chemist-II
Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Conduct analytical testing, including chemical labeling of biological samples, HPLC separation, potency (i.e. ELISA) and data analysis; prepare buffers/solutions, pack columns, set up systems, and perform sterilization, sampling, and cleaning.
• Document laboratory activities electronically, enter process data into databases, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment by following all safe laboratory practices.
• Willingness and capability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.
• Experience analyzing therapeutic proteins using a range of UPLC and HPLC techniques, including ion exchange chromatography (IEX), size exclusion chromatography (SEC), hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), and reversed-phase chromatography (RP).
• Excellent documentation skills, including the ability to author internal technical reports.
• Prior experience with cGMP or cGLP practices and using electronic lab notebooks is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Candidate should have 3 years hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical / medical technology industry. Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Empower
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• One to two years of hands-on wet laboratory experience.
• Experience in chromatography techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, with evidence of strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of this position is to support analytical techniques within vaccine process development and GMP laboratories. Key duties include chemical labeling of biological samples, performing HPLC separations, and analyzing data. The role also involves preparing buffers and solutions, aliquoting material, inventory of laboratory supplies, packing columns, equipment cleaning, along with system setup, sterilization, and sampling. All laboratory activities are to be documented electronically, with data entry into relevant databases. The candidate is expected to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform minor repairs as required.
Maintaining a clean, orderly, inspection ready and safe work environment is essential, as is following all safe laboratory practices. The position requires multiple separation and biochemical analysis methods including capillary electrophoresis techniques and two-dimensional separation methods.
Note: Worker will need to be able to work at West Point, PA and North Wales, PA site locations (approximately 1-2 miles apart).
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Additional Skills
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Location:
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