Associate Scientist

Title-Analytical Chemist - IIILocation-Pearl River, NY 10965Duration- 6 months contract Pay range: $40- $43/hr.Position SummaryThis laboratory-based position supports the Vaccine Research & Development (VRD) Analytical GLP Laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform routine sample testing, analytical method verification and qualification activities, in support early-phase vaccine toxicology studies within a highly regulated Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.The ideal candidate will have prior pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small, highly engaged analytical team.This role offers a balanced workload consisting of approximately:• 50% laboratory-based analytical testing• 50% data analysis, documentation, and report writingKey Responsibilities• Perform routine sample testing in support of GLP release and stability studies for vaccine candidates.• Execute analytical method verification and qualification studies under guidance.• Prepare samples, operate analytical instrumentation, and generate high-quality data.• Analyze experimental results and document findings in compliance with GLP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).• Record laboratory activities contemporaneously using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).• Draft, review, and revise laboratory methods, reports, and technical documentation.• Support assay transfer, training activities, and method implementation.• Plan and prioritize daily laboratory activities to meet project timelines.• Follow laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and compliance standards.• Participate in laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment upkeep and laboratory housekeeping.• Communicate testing issues, deviations, and observations appropriately to management.Preferred Technical ExperienceCandidates should have experience with some combination of the following:Bioanalytical Assays• ELISA • MSD (Meso Scale Discovery) • PCR-based techniques • Slot BlotAnalytical Instrumentation• UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) • HPLC-UV • HPLC-CAD • Flow Analysis (FA)Additional Preferred Skills• Hamilton automated systems (nice-to-have)• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) (nice-to-have)• Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)• Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and technical documentationEducation Qualifications• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline plus 3 or more years of related work experience, or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline and 1-2 years of experience.• Experience in bioassays (MSD, PCR-based techniques, Slot Blot), spectroscopic techniques (UV-VIS.) and separation-based analytical techniques (HPLC-UV, HPLC-CAD) is preferred.• Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills.• Motivated, detail-oriented, with good laboratory skills.Experience Preferred:• At least one year of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial laboratory experience.• Experience working in a regulated environment (GLP, GMP, or similar).• Familiarity with compliance-driven laboratory operations and documentation practices.