What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist (AMER) position at Mindlance?
Oversees complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provides technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.
Essential Functions:
Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology.
Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status. Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues.
Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials, and presents posters and makes podium presentations at conferences.
Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as
developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10 years).
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Time management and project management skills
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional mobility needed.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Essential Functions:
Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology.
Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status. Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues.
Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials, and presents posters and makes podium presentations at conferences.
Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as
developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.
Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10 years).
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science
Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
Proven ability in technical writing skills
Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Time management and project management skills
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional mobility needed.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
Regular and consistent attendance.
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