Associate Scientist II, Injectable Drug Product Development

Company: Innova
Location: New Haven
Posted on: February 7, 2025

Job Description:

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Associate Scientist II, Injectable Drug Product Development

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Position type: Full-time Contract, potential contract to hire
Duration: 12 months
Location: New Haven, CT 06510 USA
Position: Associate Scientist II, Injectable Drug Product Development


This is what you will do:The position will join the Injectable Drug Product Development (IDPD) group of Rare Disease Product Development and Clinical Supply (PDCS) department.
The job entails experimental work on various aspects of drug product characterization, including analytical testing and biophysical comparability testing.
The position will also support the maintenance and regular system suitability testing of the group's UPLC systems, and function as an SME for UPLC assay support.
The ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of the team is essential.

You will be responsible for:Maintenance and weekly system suitability testing of Waters UPLC systems, including coordination of service calls with instrument vendors, as necessary.
Authoring and maintaining internal procedural documents related to UPLC systems.
Acting as a subject matter expert for UPLC assays, including but not limited to size exclusion chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, and reverse phase assays for quantitation of formulation excipients.
With some supervision, design and execute comparability studies for Alexion's clinical drug candidates and 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 with multi-angle light scattering detection, etc.).
Assist in preparation of internal technical reports on the executed studies with minimal supervision.
Participate in cross-functional development teams.

You will need to have:BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 2 to 4 years relevant work experience with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
Solid understanding of protein stability, thermodynamics, and mechanisms of protein degradation.
Experience working with HPLC/UPLC systems in an analytical capacity.
Experience with DLS, CD, DSC, AUC and/or Nanotemper.
The ability to execute experiments with minimal supervision is required. Can prioritize multiple assigned tasks and projects. The ability to work independently as well as part of the team is essential.
The individual must be able to work in a collaborative setting and have the ability to adhere to timelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is the strong ability to communicate effectively.
Experience with various software packages like MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
The ability to take the initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges.
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:Experience working with biophysical and/or analytical testing of protein therapeutics.
High level proficiency with Waters UPLC systems and Waters Empower 3.
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (ICH, GxPs, etc.).
High level proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with visual basic for applications (VBA) is a plus.
Experience with SAS JMP or similar statistical analysis software (Prism, Origin, etc.).
Programming/scripting experience in any capacity (coursework, professional, hobby, etc.) is a plus.
Experience with electronic record keeping software, like ELN, EndNote, e-logbooks; maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (organizing PMs, data backup, SW upgrade, etc.) will be a plus.

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.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

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Thank you!
Sonam Yadav
PHONE: (+1) 585-625-4180
EMAIL: sonam.yadav@innovasolutions.com


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $32/hr to $34.50/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 centres 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 field


Recent Recognitions:

Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications



Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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