Associate Scientist Opportunity!

Associate Scientist-Immediate joining !

This Associate Scientist role focuses on performing routine and specialized analytical testing on a wide range of pharmaceutical samples in a regulated laboratory environment. You will work with techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, and other analytical methods to evaluate finished products, stability samples, raw materials, and development samples while ensuring full compliance with SOPs, FDA, and cGMP standards. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to product quality, support laboratory investigations, and assist in training new analysts on the first or second shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing of finished products, stability samples, raw materials, process validation samples, CV samples, and developmental samples in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Conduct analytical tests including assays, chromatographic purity, content uniformity using UV and HPLC, particle size distribution using various techniques, water determination by Karl Fischer (KF), and tests according to in-house monographs and USP requirements.
• Evaluate test results and decide on the acceptability of samples based on established specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, summaries, and documentation in full compliance with SOPs.
• Conduct laboratory investigations as needed, including identifying potential root causes and documenting findings.
• Follow all SOPs, safety guidelines, and cGMP requirements to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Use laboratory instrumentation software to operate analytical equipment, process data, and generate reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 1-2 years of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis, or a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field with 1 year of related experience in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Proficiency in HPLC techniques for pharmaceutical analysis.
• Experience working within an FDA- and GMP-regulated laboratory setting.

INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE? SEE BELOW TO BE IMMEDIATELY CONSIDERED:

• I am scheduling phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Fathima
• HOW TO APPLY DIRECTLY: Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to fam@actalentservices.com or CALL- 904 530 5415

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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