This opportunity is a specialized, hands-on role within a high-volume analytical R&D laboratory in Central New Jersey, focusing on the critical technical stages of drug product development. You will be tasked with the development, validation, and optimization of analytical methods-specifically utilizing HPLC, GC, and GC/MS-to ensure the quality and purity of drug substances and dosage forms. This is an ideal environment for a chemist who thrives on technical problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting within a rigorous cGMP framework, contributing directly to the regulatory registration of upcoming pharmaceutical products.
location: Piscataway, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 43 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Develop and validate analytical methods (mostly LC and GC) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and dosage forms to be used in the analytical R&D laboratory for routine analysis.
- Ensure that procedures are technically developed and conform to appropriate standards of identity, strength, quality, purity of components.
- Development and optimization of new and existing analytical methods for qualification, release testing of products
- Perform and coordinate laboratory equipment qualifications, calibrations and preventative maintenance programs as needed
qualifications:
EDUCATIONS & QUALIFICATION:
- Bachelors Degree and 3-5 yrs or
- Masters Degree + 1-2 yrs (chemistry degree)
- Broad knowledge of modern Analytical and Organic chemistry
- Extensive experience in cGMP laboratory testing with hands-on experience with sophisticated instruments like UPLC, HPLC, GC, LC/MS, GC/MS.
skills: Chemistry, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
