Job Description

Job Title: Associate Scientist - (JP10326)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. 91320
Employment Type: Contract
Business Unit: Product and Reagent Attributes
Duration: 1+ years (with likely extensions)
Notes: Only qualified candidates, please. Bachelors' degree & 2 YOE. Expected to be onsite 80% of the time.
Rate: $24-28/Hr W2
Posting Date: 05/25/22

3 Key Consulting is hiring an Associate Scientist for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

The successful candidate will perform method development and qualification experiments as well as routine testing using HPLC, LC-MS, or subvisible particle methods to support process reagent clearance along with product and process characterization activities for clinical and commercial protein products. Routine duties will include performing experiments, analyzing and organizing data, completing electronic notebook entries, drafting and reviewing technical reports, and presenting results. Upon training, able to effectively trouble-shoot equipment and experimental difficulties. Most of the time spent will be in the laboratory gathering data. Office work will include analyzing data and completing laboratory notebook entries and reports. The successful candidate will be skilled and/or have knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, subvisible particle methods (MFI or HIAC), light scattering (DLS), spectroscopy, solid phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction as an added bonus. The position requires demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other scientists to coordinate work and promote a strong safety and compliance culture. It is expected to participate in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. Develop and implement new protocols with moderate review and engage coworkers in scientific discussions. There may also be opportunity to train staff, coordinate requests, and organize resources needed to support several families of methods. The successful candidate will need to understand when to seek input and when to make independent judgments.

Basic Qualifications:

M.S degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Physics or related discipline, OR
B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related discipline with 3+ years work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of experience directly related to analytical testing or characterization of protein drug products
Strong laboratory analytical skills, including routine testing as well as the design and execution of scientific experiments and interpretation of results
Hands on experience working in lab with knowledge of HPLC, LC-MS, subvisible particles, light scattering, or spectroscopy
Experience developing, qualifying, and/or validating analytical methods, analyzing data, and setting acceptance criteria to support product comparability studies
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other scientists on multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams

Why is the Position Open?
Supplement additional workload on team.

Top Must-Have Skill Sets:

Experience in HPLC analysis (1 + year of experience outside of academia)
HPLC troubleshooting or method development(1+ year of experience)
Pipetting and lab bench experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (1+years of experience)

Day to Day Responsibilities:
Learn to execute HPLC and LCMS assays per protocol, document in electronic lab notebook, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, learn to validate methods, support associated documentation including support report writing.

Employee Value Proposition:
Unique lab experience, growth, opportunity

Red Flags:
Short duration at multiple positions (less than 4 months)

Interview process:

Phone screening followed by in-person interview.

We invite qualified candidates to send your resume to resumes@3keyconsulting.com If you decide that you’re not interested in pursuing this particular position, please feel free to take a look at the other positions on our website www.3keyconsulting.com/careers. You are also welcome to share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in applying for this role.

About 3 Key Consulting, Inc.

3Key Consulting specializes in the rapid recruitment and placement of business and IT professional within the life sciences and healthcare industries. With 12 years of experience, 3Key has established a vast network of industry professionals and forged strong partnerships/alliances with key academic institutions across the country to continually develop our business professional and niche skill pipeline.

3KC offers a full suite of staffing solutions including PEO and compliance services. 3KC has several technology and industry domain practices including competencies in business intelligence, healthcare and life sciences.

People, process, and technology are 3 key areas of focus that we carefully examine individually and jointly, in order to deliver on our client's 3 key areas of focus - better, faster and cost effective BI and staffing solutions.

MISSION:

To create a better work experience for our customers, partners and employees through exceptional dedication and performance.

• We make hiring easier

• We build strong teams

• We bring about positive outcomes

VISION:

3 Key Consulting’s responsibility is to continually improve the manner and efficiency in which human resources and businesses are brought together to create value. Our vision is to put programs into action that improve market efficiencies while helping businesses and people be more productive.

Industry

Unknown

Company Size

1-10 employees

Headquarters

Simi Valley, CA

Year Founded

2009

Website

3keyconsulting.com

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