ZL01-011824 Process Development Sr Associate Scientist

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• Process Development Sr Associate Scientist

Requirements:

• Master degree & 3 years of directly related experience or Bachelor degree in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & 5 years of directly related experience.
• Filling, Validation, Characterization and Formulation Experience

Description:

• To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results with minimal review.
• Plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyzes and interprets results.
• Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data and/or ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
• Designs, monitors or conducts, and interprets laboratory experiments with general oversight of supervisor. Performs data analysis, provides interpretation and integrates results into the context of a project.
• Introduces new or improved methods into the lab.
• Develops and implements new protocols with minimal review.
• May serve as a representative to cross-functional teams or as a lead on department teams, with guidance.
• Recommends decisions regarding scientific-related issues.
• Demonstrates skills in problem solving at the project level.
• Demonstrates expertise and is responsible for making improvements in one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques.
• Acts as a resource in area of expertise.
• Authors complex technical documents, reports, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents clearly and concisely with minimal revision.
• Assumes influential role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees.
• Under general direction, has overall responsibility for a program or project of limited scope. Provides constructive criticism, suggestions and interpretation of results to co-workers.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Advanced scientific analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced laboratory work skills.
• Ability to motivate and/or supervise the activities of others.
• Must be well organized, have multi-task project experience, and be able to communicate and work well with other departments.
• Must have demonstrated skills and competencies in the following areas:
• Verbal communication. Written communication including technical writing skills, negotiation and conflict resolution, analytical problem solving and project management.
• Ability to be flexible and manage change.
• Computer literacy.
• Skills requiring the application of scientific theory.
• Creative skills in the design and performance of scientific experiments and interpretation of results.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP's.
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Available to work extended hours, possibility of weekends and holidays.