Associate Scientist I

We go where others won’t, taking on some of the biggest public health challenges to protect and enhance millions of lives, and create a better, more secure world. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect and enhance life.

JOB SUMMARY 
An Associate Scientist in Analytical Development Chemistry Group will perform HPLC and UHPLC assays, prepare and update assay test methods and SOPs, assist in technology transfer to internal and external manufacturing facilities, assist in test method qualification and validation, and maintain laboratory instruments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities will include:
•    Sample testing utilizing HPLC and UHPLC methods
•    Collaborating with technology transfer groups and quality control groups to share technical information
•    Assist with test method qualification and validation (including review of protocols and reports and execution of approved protocols)
•    Assist in laboratory maintenance, generation of test methods, and review of protocols and reports

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
•    A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent discipline, and a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 1-3 years of related experience.
•    Experience with assay qualification or validation desired.
•    Acceptable candidates should have experience with Waters Empower software.

Per CDC guidelines, Emergent strongly recommends that all employees working on site are vaccinated to help ensure their safety, as well as the safety of fellow employees. This includes the use of good judgment when determining when the CDC guidelines advise that you stay home when ill. 

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all essential functions.
 

Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the diversity of our workforce.  Emergent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
 

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