Process Analytical Technology Scientist

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Peapack, NJ is currently looking for a Analytical Scientist (HPLC, UV Spectroscopy) to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Analytical Scientist (HPLC, UV Spectroscopy) / Pharma Industry

Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 36 months

Location: Peapack, NJ

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

Process Analytical Technology Scientist

Summary:

The newly created Manufacturing Intelligence organization within Client's Global Technology & Engineering will help to drive Client 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.

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

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and background in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in a related role

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, robotics 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

Hours:

This is a fully onsite role in Peapack, NJ

Monday - Friday; first shift