Research Associate, Analytical Services
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Research Associate, Analytical Services
As a Research Associate in the Analytical Services team the candidate will be responsible for executing analytical techniques in support of method acquisition, qualification, transfer and validation for the analysis of raw materials, chemical intermediates and final products that supports Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Independently initiate, design and execute laboratory scale experiments using analytical instrument platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, Karl Fischer.
- Train team members to cover all aspects of analytical services job functions according to job level.
- Guide work activities of analytical research associates
- Author and review method validation protocols and reports with adherence to ICH guidelines and internal Agilent standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Properly record and summarize experiments in notebooks and reports and present research summaries to internal and external customers.
- Maintain process compliance integrity by adhering to SOPs and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as appropriate.
- Operate laboratory equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting instrumentation and method issues, and performing routine preventative maintenance.
- Interfaces with various departments and serves as internal consultant for analytical services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or Master’s degree (M.S) in chemistry, or related applied sciences field.
- 8+ years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4+ years of demonstrated expertise in method validation, proficiency in analytical platforms such as HPLC/UPLC, HPLC-MS, ICP-MS, IC, GC, GC-MS, UV, and Karl Fischer.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to research associates, serve as a resource for team development
- Demonstrated experience with performing and guiding analytical method acquisition, qualification, transfer and validation for the analysis of raw materials, chemical intermediates and final products that supports API manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience with adhering to regulatory compliance for analytical method validation pertaining to the manufacture of API’s.
- Ability to skillfully operate multiple instrument technologies (e.g. UPLC, GC, GC/MS, HPLC/MS, FTIR, UV/VIS, IC, ICP/MS, flame AA).
- Demonstrated experience of analytical test methods used in the testing of oligonucleotide API or related molecules is highly desired.
- Ability to work independently and with interdisciplinary project teams, understand project requirements, and follow project timelines.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 21, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.
The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $100,720.00 - $157,375.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Travel Required: Occasional
Shift: Day
Duration: No End Date
Job Function: R&D
