THE OPPORTUNITY:

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company, is looking for a dedicated Research Scientist - Analytical R&D to optimize our Biopharma Production organization.
This Bridgewater, NJ/ Innovation Center role is full-time, on-site.
What we are looking for

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Master’s degree; PhD highly preferred (in a scientific discipline)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (3+ YRS):

• Bioanalytical and/ or biochemistry.
• In a research environment.
• Proficient in designing and conducting hands-on analytical testing needed for product characterization, process optimization and product commercialization (including proteins, RNA and polymers).
• Regulatory agency requirements (IE: cGMP, Compendia, FDA and/ or ICH).
• Participating in regular project check-in meetings.
• Adjusting plan/activities based on feedback to meet project deadlines.
• Complying with all safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures.
• Utilizing analytical techniques to characterize and test inorganic, organic and polymeric materials (IE: HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS).
• Proficient in executing wet chemistry analytical techniques.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Researching, developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods to internal and external QC laboratories for cGMP/Compendia finished goods release testing and stability studies/shelf-life determination.
• Industrial hands-on experience performing analytical method development, product/process development/characterization and technical problem-solving activities.
• Preparing reports, publications and/or oral presentations to advance projects or resolve process/product issues and customer complaints.
• Collaboration skills (IE: Microsoft Office) with the ability to learn new systems (IE: Salesforce.com).
• Software such as Empower, MassLynx, ChemStation, OpenLab and Mass Hunter.

Please refer the Job description for details