Job Description
This Associate Scientist role focuses on performing routine and specialized analytical testing on a wide range of pharmaceutical samples in a regulated laboratory environment. You will work with techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, and other analytical methods to evaluate finished products, stability samples, raw materials, and development samples while ensuring full compliance with SOPs, FDA, and cGMP standards. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, support laboratory investigations, and assist in training new analysts on the first or second shift.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine testing of finished products, stability samples, raw materials, process validation samples, CV samples, and developmental samples in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Conduct analytical tests including assays, chromatographic purity, content uniformity using UV and HPLC, particle size distribution using various techniques, water determination by Karl Fischer (KF), and tests according to in-house monographs and USP requirements.
- Evaluate test results and decide on the acceptability of samples based on established specifications and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, summaries, and documentation in full compliance with SOPs.
- Conduct laboratory investigations as needed, including identifying potential root causes and documenting findings.
- Follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and cGMP requirements to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
- Use laboratory instrumentation software to operate analytical equipment, process data, and generate reports.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 12 years of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis, or a Masters degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 1 year of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis.
- Proficiency in HPLC techniques for pharmaceutical analysis.
- Experience working within an FDA- and GMP-regulated laboratory setting.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tamarac, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $29.00 - $39.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Tamarac,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.
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