Principal Scientist I, II or III - Purification Chemist - FSP

Parexel

United States - New Jersey - Client OnsiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are looking to fill a Principal Scientist - Purification Chemist position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ.  This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Description - Purification Scientist within the Analytical Enabling Capability department.  Apply knowledge and skillsets in chromatography, organic chemistry, or biochemistry to execute the purification of API, reaction products, process intermediates, byproducts, or impurities in an R&D laboratory.

Qualifications - BS/MS /PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry and relevant experience in chromatographic purification.

  • Principal Scientist I - PhD < 1 year experience; MS with 3+ years; BS with 7+ years

  • Principal Scientist II - PhD > 1 year experience; MS with 5+ years; BS with 10+ years

  • Principal Scientist III - PhD with 3+ years of experience, MS with 7+ years; BS with 12+ years

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in semi-preparative/preparative chromatographic purification from recent industry experience

  • Background in the separation of multicomponent mixtures

  • Strong laboratory skills, chromatographic skills, and wet chemistry skills

  • Strong technical problem-solving skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and development of novel therapies, keeping patients at the center of everything we do, and where an inclusive community helps you be your best, transforming any career into a life-changing achievement.

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