Scientist III

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist for an Onsite position with a Major Pharmaceutical Company located in West Point, PA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves joining a dynamic team to perform analytical method development and routine laboratory testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with separation and biochemical methods, particularly HPLC/UPLC and Capillary Electrophoresis, within a fast-paced biotech or pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Analytical method development
• Routine laboratory testing using separation and biochemical methods
• Data processing, documentation, and reporting
• Reagent preparation
• Instrument maintenance, tracking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory
• Document preparation including electronic notebooks
• Scientific data review

Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree with 2 years of experience in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field OR M.S. degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR B.S. degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry
• Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge with laboratory techniques such as HPLC/UPLC (including SEC, HIC, IEX, and RP), CE, cIEF, Simple Western
• Experience with Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC - reverse phase and SEC) or CE (Capillary electrophoresis)
• Experience with Empower, 32 Carat, or other laboratory software, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines

Desired skills:

• MALS (Multi-angle light scattering)/RI/UV and CAD detection
• DLS
• Zeta Potential
• Experience in small-molecule (ex. lipid) and/or biologic (ex. protein or mRNA) analysis

Pay range: up to $72.62 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.