Category: Life Science

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-374908-2

Yoh has an exciting, opportunity for an Analytical Lab Associate to join our rapidly growing life science manufacturing client based in San Diego, CA. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have a BS Chemistry or related, and 3+ years of research experience in a GMP or GLP environment. The purpose of this position is to carry out assigned laboratory duties which may include sampling, testing, and evaluating analytical data on samples such as raw materials, in-process, and final products.


Compensation:$25-$32/hr DOE
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: Contract
Shift: 8-4:30pm PST
Industry: Medical Device


Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing in support of product development and method validation.
• Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial and vendor/partner supplied methods.
• Maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained by following company policies.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Understand and comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and SOPS, including cGMPs and cGLPs.
• Assist in the preparation analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations.
• Assist in performing laboratory investigations. Contribute to written investigation reports as required.
• Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned areas of responsibility that are consistent with the current scientific requirements of the company.
• Participate in the transfer of methods to/from the Quality Control department.

• 3 years minimum of chemistry labopratory experience required (will not consider someone right out of school, need the experience)
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principals upon which formulation, process development and analytical methodology is based.
• Familiarity with concept of cGMPs.
• Hands on industry experience with HPLC.
• Experience with LC/MS and analytical/process developement.
• Good observation skill, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills (e.g. rational progression of investigation).
• Good understanding of the scientific thinking in the design of experimental protocols.
• Basic documentation skills (e.g. notebook, reports) with attention to detail and legible handwriting.
• Good organizational skills (e.g. daily tasks, documentation, archived information).
• Good interpersonal skills (e.g. working with members of other teams to achieve shared goals).
• Good verbal and written English communication skills (e.g. able to participate in scientific discussions and written interactions).
• Proficient in the use of computers and widely used workplace applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, graphing software, etc.).
• Ability to be flexible in adapting work plan to current corporate goals.
• Basic time management skills (e.g. multi-tasking and task prioritization).