Process Analytical Scientist

Job Description: Manufacturing Intelligence: Contractor Position (Small Molecule Operations)

The newly created Manufacturing Intelligence organization within s Global Technology & Engineering will help to drive Global Supply toward Industry 4.0 capability through Big Data, Process Analytical Technology, Advanced Process Control, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

The Manufacturing Intelligence organization identifies and delivers high-value transformational opportunities focused on process insight and control of manufacturing assets and processes with the potential for substantially reducing cost and cycle time and increasing robustness and productivity.

Within the Manufacturing Intelligence organization one of the customer-facing teams (Small Molecule Operations - SMO) is accountable for the identification of opportunities across the network of SMO manufacturing sites and for the development and deployment of Process Analytical Technology and data analytics as part of customer focused projects.

The successful candidate will be a member of the SMO team and will have the responsibility to develop and implement Process Analytical Technologies, and support robotics, cobotics and lab automation initiatives for SMO manufacturing and quality operations.

This position is for 12-18 months and will be based at the Parsippany, New Jersey and may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities
" Perform analytical testing in the laboratory using techniques including but not limited to chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry.
" Conduct data analysis and interpret results
" Author reports and/or presentations describing results and interpretation
" Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
" Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety standards and guidelines
" Develop, improve, and customize equipment, processes, and analytical methods
" Communicate effectively at multiple levels covering project technical details or progress
" Collaborate effectively internally and with cross-functional teams with an open attitude towards fast learning

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes
" Relevant degree and background in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
" Hands-on experience in key technical areas, including Process Analytical Technology and control (such as near-infrared, Raman, and ultra-violet spectroscopy) as well as analytical testing, (such as Dissolution, Assay, Content Uniformity)
" Knowledge of robotics, cobotics and lab automation is a plus
" Familiarity with data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence
" Familiarity with MVDA and software (such as SIMCA, Minitab)
" Self-motivated with excellent oral and written communication skills
" Good knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and related unit operations is also a plus

Schedule: Monday - Friday - first shift

Interview: Teams
Position Comments visible to MSP and Supplier: Please note this assignment will be moving from Peapack to Parsippany in the near future as the Peapack site will be closing. No additional updates at this time.

If required, assignment related travel will be reimbursed.

Mark-up not to Exceed 40%