Associate Chemist Jobs

Job Title: CHEMIST - CEMENT/EPOXY Company: fsp Location: Fairfield, CT Description: Five Star Products is seeking a BS level chemist with experience in the formulation and testing of cement-based products and/or epoxy and other polymer systems. Individuals without a baccalaureate degree having relevant industrial experience will also be considered. This is primarily a product development role but may also include quality control and other areas as required. It is a bench-level position that will report to the laboratory manager. We are a half century old formulator, manufacturer & marketer of a broad range of construction materials & chemicals for the industrial and infrastructure markets. Location: Fairfield, CT

Job Title: Associate Chemist (Part-Time) Company: Location: Cleveland, OH Description: We have an important need for an Associate Chemist to work part-time (approximately 20 ? 25 hours per week) in our Chagrin Falls, OH facility. This highly visible position will assist our engineering team in the operation of our chemical lab. Specifically, this position will perform quality assurance checks for batch production runs as well as water and incoming raw material inspections and instrument calibrations. In addition, this self starter will prepare new product samples, assist in the research and development of new products and initiatives, and help with quality as needed. We expect this person to assist with EPA registrations, waste water sampling and regulatory compliance as needed. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor?s degree in Chemistry from an accredited college or university. Recent graduates are welcome. Must have familiarity with operational and safety issues surrounding the running of a laboratory. Experience with formulation, testing and quality assurance/control of cleaning products is helpful. Must be literate in MS Office products; MS Access is nice to have as well. Interested candidates should submit their resumes with salary requirements to Register to View

Job Title: Associate Scientist - Cellular Toxicology Company: Location: Seattle, WA Description: As a leading contract research organization (CRO), Ricerca Biosciences provides innovative drug discovery and development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Customers count on Ricerca to help them bring much-needed new drugs to market - and to increase their speed, precision and productivity along the way. Ricerca Biosciences applies advanced scientific and technological expertise to the drug discovery and development process and is in the process of developing their cellular toxicology platform The Associate Scientist/Scientist will perform assays, develop new assays, and help advance the development of our cellular toxicology platform. This highly motivated employee will integrate with other internal groups to successfully complete client studies for cellular, ADME and toxicological projects. This candidate will also work closely with the cellular team to organize and develop new in vitro/cellular toxicology assays that will someday replace animal studies. The Associate Scientist/Scientist will work within the cellular services team, reporting to the Senior Manager of Cellular Services, but work closely with the Bioanalytical Services team to meet client needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ? Expertly conducts in vitro assays according to established SOPs to provide a variety of endpoints. ? Works closely with the Cellular Services team to aid in the development of new and improved services. ? Works with the Bioanalytical Services and Cellular Services team to ensure timely sample analysis to meet expected data TAT. ? Qualifies new in vitro assays as needed. ? Performs cell culture to support the cellular needs. ? Data analysis for client studies and new assays. ? Prepares and reviews draft reports and data summaries for clients. ? Works with Lab Managers to improve best practices and implement new service lines. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an appropriate discipline (Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related field) Experience Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant in vitro industry experience. Experience in basic in vitro assay development. Skills Experience with cell culture is preferred. Experience with robotic liquid handling is a plus. Knowledge Understand basic scientific processes, ability to follow protocols and troubleshoot when needed. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, stand for prolong periods of time and have the ability and willingness to work some weekends, evenings and/or holidays with advance notice. Please visit our on-line hiring center at http://www.applicantstack.com/client/ricerca/x/openings

Job Title: Research Associate/Associate Scientist, Neuropharmacology Company: Helicon Therapeutics, Inc. Location: San Diego, CA Description: Behavioral PharmacologistHelicon Therapeutics is seeking an in vivo behavioral pharmacology associate with experience in conducting a variety of rodent behavioral assays including tests of cognition, drug side effect profiles, disease models and pharmacokineticprofiling. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of in vivo experiments to evaluate the primary pharmacology and side effect profile of novel compounds that enhance cognition. Experience in drug formulation and preparation in addition to expertise in all routes of drug administration (p.o., i.v., i.p., s.c., i.m., i.c.v.) is required. Stereotactic and other surgical experience is a plus. Candidates will also be responsible for data analysis including statistical analysis and data presentation and must be able to both work independently and as part of a team.The selected candidate will be working in a creative, fast-paced environment that demands execution of time-dependent experiments. Thus, the candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and must be organized and timely with regard to data collection, meeting presentations and reports. PharmacokineticsHelicon Therapeutics is seeking an in vivo neuropharmacology associate with experience in conducting a variety of rodent assays including tests of cognition, drug side effect profiles, disease models and pharmacokineticprofiling. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of in vivo experiments to evaluate the primary pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and side effect profile of novel compounds that enhance cognition. The position requires proficiency in applicable in vivo techniques (animal handling, drug administration, blood collection, restraint, anesthesia, euthanasia) in common in vivo models. Hands-on experience in all routes of drug administration (p.o., i.v., i.p., s.c., i.m., i.c.v.) and tissue/blood sampling is required. Stereotactic and other surgical experience is a plus. Candidates will also be responsible for data analysis including statistical analysis and data presentation and must be able to both work independently and as part of a team.The selected candidate will be working in a creative, fast-paced environment that demands execution of time-dependent experiments. Thus, the candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills and must be organized and timely with regard to data collection, meeting presentations and reports.

Job Title: Research Associate Scientist II (CMV Biology) Company: MedImmune, LLC. Location: Mountain View, CA Description: Research Associate Scientist II (CMV Biology) Location: CA, Mountain View Req: 02593 Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others): Support activities which lead to the development of a CMV vaccine. The candidate should have experience which demonstrates the ability to perform advanced molecular biology skills and be well practiced in animal virology techniques including mammalian cell culture. In addition, skills in protein expression and characterization are highly desirable.

Job Title: Technical Development Associate Scientist Company: Group Technology Location: Cambridge, MA Description: Perform analytical testing in support of product development. * Testing and data analysis of protein products. * The person will be trained on and asked to do 2 of the following basic assays: Concentration by UV, pH, osmolality, and appearance.* Depending on the person*s background we will train the temp on SDS-PAGE gels and/or HPLC-SEC* During the duration of the position the temp will also learn other HPLC assays.Requirements (1-2 years experience.):* Proficiency with basic analytical techniques including chromatographic and electrophoretic methods. * Excellent laboratory, computer, documentation and organizational skills; * Good communication and mathematical abilities. Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related Biological Science Location: Cambridge, MADuration: Until the end of 2010Rate: DOEIf you have interest in this position, please contact me immediately.GTT has over 8 years of experience in IT consulting, including staff augmentation and project engagements. We offer health insurance, 401K, and disability insurance to W2 employees. Also, we will contract on a Corp to Corp basis.Please send Word version of resume to Register to View and reference this ad when applying.

Job Title: R&D Associate II/Associate Scientist I Company: MedImmune, LLC. Location: Gaithersburg, MD Description: R&D Associate II/Associate Scientist I Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters Req: 01931 Position Summary: Major Duties and Responsibilities: The major duties and responsibilities for this position include purification and characterization of antibodies and protein reagents in support of various groups in Research and Development. This position requires flexibility, fast turnaround, excellent technical, and communication skills and high motivation to fulfilling requests within timelines. The candidate should have an understanding of purification process techniques including chromatography and ultra filtration. The candidate should be able to design, develop, and execute protein purification processes. Candidate will develop new methods and technologies to provide solutions to a variety of problems using basic scientific principles. The candidate should also have the ability to interpret and report results with minimal supervision. Experience with standard purification and analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation is essential. The candidate should be able to maintain records of experiments, present data at group and team meetings. The ability to be an effective team player is required and prior experience with GMP procedures is a plus. Candidate will serve as mentor and positive role model for other laboratory personnel.

Job Title: Associate Scientist Company: Location: Madison, WI Description: We are actively recruiting for Associate Scientists for immediate first shift openings in Madison, Wisconsin. Candidates should possess the following qualifications. *B.S. or M.S. in Cell Biology or Molecular Biology *1+ years of industry experience in cell or molecular biology *1+ years of tissue culture experience Candidates with fluorescence microscopy, flow-cytometry & bio-assay development experience is desirable but no necessary. Candidates must also be willing to work independently and in groups depending on the day and work load.

Job Title: Biotherapeutic Formulation Development Associate Scientist/Sr. Associate Scientist R1/R2 Company: PfizerInc. Location: Andover, MA Description: The Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, Biologics Pharmaceutical R&D is a laboratory based position for performing formulation development and manufacturing process activities (under general supervision) of biotherapeutic products from pre-clinical and Ph I clinical trials through commercialization. The position will involve use of innovative and modern techniques to develop and characterize viable dosage forms with appropriate stability profiles of candidate molecules to meet project needs. The incumbent will assist in the development and scale-up of processes from bench top to pilot-scale and, as required, technology transfer to commercial plants. The Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, Biologics Formulation Development must be able to interact effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression. Effective communication skills are desirable for interactions with laboratory scientists, project managers and colleagues from numerous functions serving on multi-disciplinary project teams. Position located in St. Louis, MO and Andover, MAMINIMUM: B.S. in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chem Eng or equivalent DESIRABLE: M.S in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chem Eng, or equivalent WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: MINIMUM: Newly qualified or up to 3 years industrial experience in parenteral formulation and process development of protein/peptide, vaccines or oligonucleotide therapeutics. DESIRABLE: Knowledge of drug development processes for progression of a biological candidate. OTHER ATTRIBUTES DESIRABLE: yyy Knowledge of protein chemistry, degradation pathways, and stabilization techniques. yyy Experience with protein analytical methods (e.g. SE-HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Capillary Electrophoresis, IEF, etc.) yyy Practical knowledge of lyophilization and lyophilization cycle development is preferred. yyy Familiarity with parenteral manufacturing requirements, including filtration, container/closure yyy Some knowledge of novel protein drug delivery technologies is preferred yyy Familiarity with GLP/GMP requirements. yyy Familiarity in scale-up and technology transfer to pilot/commercial scale. yyy Excellent oral and written communication skills.RJC:1066

Job Title: ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST Company: Georgia-Pacific Location: Neenah, WI Description: 50077076 Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 40,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe. Georgia-Pacific is an independently managed and operated company of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. We are seeking an Associate Scientist for our Innovation Institute in Neenah, Wisconsin. Job Summary: The job responsibilities of this position are primarily (~70%) the non-routine specialized physical testing of paper and board products as well as developing new tests to understand product attributes. The ability to work independently and to demonstrate creativity is required along with summarizing data in reports and presentations. The secondary responsibilities (~30%) would include the routine testing of Georgia-Pacific products, competitive samples and specimens from the paper machine and converting lines in the Pilot Plant area at NTC. This position will also include some instrument responsibility including maintenance and control charting the measurement processes as well as minimal travel to support product roll outs. Responsibilities: Develop and carry out specialized non-routine testing to understand product attributes as well as support patent applications. Develop demos from the specialized testing to help marketing communicate to consumers a product attribute. Write reports and presentations that clearly summarize findings. Routine physical testing of products submitted by the clients of the PTL. Use the lab computer to input data, verify accuracy and report results to clients. Assume PPR (Primary Person Responsible) duties for a number of instruments in the lab. This would include maintenance, training and measurement control charting. Support trial work at the mill locations when necessary. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and five yearsexperiencein physical testing and test method development. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities: Effective communication skills (written/verbal); Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to promote an effective team environment We arean EEO. M/F/D/V.