A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Associate Scientist I [Injectable Drug Product Development]
Position type: full-time Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: New Haven Connecticut 06510
As a Associate Scientist I [Injectable Drug Product Development] your responsibilities:
· Commercial products, characterizing protein drug conformational and colloidal stability using industry standard methodology (e.g., circular dichroism, differential scanning fluorimetry, analytical ultracentrifugation, size-exclusion chromatography, etc.)
· Can prioritize multiple assigned tasks and projects. The ability to work independently as well as part of the team is essential.
· Execute drug development studies including physico-chemical characterization, particulates testing, rare disease pharmaceuticals’ drug candidates and commercial products
· Assist in preparation of internal technical reports on the executed studies with minimal supervision
· Participate in cross-functional development teams
Education and Experience required:
· BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 0 to 2 years relevant work experience with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
· Solid understanding of protein stability, thermodynamics, and mechanism of protein degradation.
· Experience of working with H/UPLC’s, imaged capillary electrophoresis (i CE/Maurice), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX), Micro-flow imaging (MFI), light obscuration (LO), DLS, Nano Temper and DSC is desirable.
· Experience with various software packages like MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
· Experience with various software packages like MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
Preferred:
· Experience of working with sub-visible particulates characterization and testing
· Experience of working with biophysical testing and analytical testing
· Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
· High level proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
· Experience with electronic record keeping software, like ELN, End Note, e-logbooks; maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (organizing PMs, data backup, SW upgrade, etc.) will be a plus.
· The individual must be able to work in a collaborative setting and ability to adhere to timelines is essential.
· Excellent people skills are required, as is the strong ability to communicate effectively.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Hiranmai Ganivada
PHONE: (+1) 678-487-8601
EMAIL: Ganivada.Hiranmai@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $38/hr to $40/hr
*Pay range 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.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
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• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
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• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & Hire Genics)
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• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
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Best regards,
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• protein stability, thermodynamics: 1 year (Preferred)
• HPLC/UPLC/i CE/Maurice/IEX/MFI: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person