JOB DESCRIPTION

Agilent Technologies Nucleic Acids Solutions Division is looking to add a Research Associate to their Analytical Services team in the Development department at their contract Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility, located in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in oligonucleotide chemistries.
As a Research Associate on the Analytical Services team, the candidate will be responsible for executing analytical techniques for method validation to support API manufacturing, method development as necessary, and for sample analysis support for process validation as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct laboratory scale experiments using analytical instrument platforms such as HPLC, UHPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, and Karl Fischer
• Author method validation protocols and reports with adherence to ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Design and safely conduct laboratory scale experiments using current best practices and regulatory guidance for API testing
• Properly record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports, and construct research summaries to present to internal teams
• Maintain process compliance integrity by adhering to SOPs and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as appropriate
• Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

• achelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related applied sciences field
• 4+ years relevant experience in following SOPs for analytical method execution such as HPLC, UHPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, and Karl Fischer is highly desired
• Knowledge of analytical test methods used in the testing of oligonucleotide API or related molecules, and regulatory guidance for method validation, is highly desired
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary project teams, understand project requirements, and follow project timelines
  

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The US pay range for this full-time position is $79,200.00 - $123,750.00/yr, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum new hire pay for the position across the relevant US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Additional details are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations/americas/united-states/

• Design and conduct laboratory scale experiments using analytical instrument platforms such as HPLC, UHPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, and Karl Fischer
• Author method validation protocols and reports with adherence to ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Design and safely conduct laboratory scale experiments using current best practices and regulatory guidance for API testing
• Properly record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports, and construct research summaries to present to internal teams
• Maintain process compliance integrity by adhering to SOPs and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as appropriate
• Operate laboratory equipment/instrumentation by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenanc