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Associate Scientist, Analytical
Trident Consulting
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- Staff / Principal
- 8 hours ago
- calibration
- GLP
- Shopify Liquid
8 hours ago
Title: Associate Scientist
Location:Aliso Viejo, CA (Onsite)
Type: Contract
Duration: 6+ Months (Potentially Extend-Possible to convert Full Time)
Pay rate: $33/hr on W2 (All inclusive)
Position Summary
This position is within the Analytical group of the Applied Research Department, supporting analytical activities for new product development, formulations, and early-stage clinical studies. Under the supervision of a Lead Scientist, the Associate Scientist will contribute to developing and executing analytical test methods in a laboratory environment.
The role involves documenting experiments, analyzing data sets, preparing reports, communicating results verbally and through written technical documents, and multitasking across projects and disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain analytical equipment, including HPLC/UPLC, FTIR, dissolution apparatus, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and other common analytical instruments used to determine the potency, purity, and in-vitro performance of drug substances and drug products.
- Perform routine sample testing, generate data, and analyze results in alignment with project goals.
- Contribute to experimental design, troubleshooting, method optimization, and data analysis as needed.
- Apply scientific knowledge to support analytical method development and validation under supervision.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and operational laboratory environment, including coordinating equipment calibration and maintenance and procuring supplies.
- Maintain timely and accurate laboratory records in accordance with good documentation practices.
- Communicate effectively with team members while ensuring GLP compliance and adherence to laboratory safety standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific field.
- 1–2 years of related experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
- Experience operating High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- Hands-on knowledge of chemical analysis principles, chromatographic theories, and technologies.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to analyze data and implement solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Associate Scientist, Analytical · Trident Consulting