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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 Scientist 1 or 2 - Biologics Downstream Process Development 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. This role does not offer sponsorship.
Qualifications - B.S./M.S. in chemical engineering, biological sciences, microbiology, structural biology, or related field
and relevant years of experience as listed below
Scientist 1 - B.S. with 0-1 years of experience
Scientist 2 - B.S. with 1-2 years of experience; M.S. with 0-1 years
Required Skills and Experience
Basic understanding of biochemical/biophysical properties of proteins
Knowledge of analytical characterization methods for proteins, particularly HPLC or UPLC-based separations methods such as size exclusion or ion exchange chromatography
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
Ability to work within a team environment
Rigorous documentation of data in electronic lab notebooks is a requirement
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge or experience with lab automation tools like robotic liquid handlers such as TECAN
Knowledge or experience with purification unit operations (chromatography, filtration)
Responsibilities
Independently execute high-throughput chromatographic purification to support process development of programs at various stages in the pipeline
Complete analytical characterization of purified samples using HPLC/UPLC based methods
Perform lab scale chromatography and filtration experiments
Documentation of results in laboratory notebooks and contribute to technical reports
Collaborate with upstream and downstream process development and process analytical groups, coordinating submission schedules with multiple stakeholders
Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment
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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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
The expertise and passion for excellence shared by our people around the world unites us in our mission and drives our success. As a premier service provider to the global biopharmaceutical industry, we give you the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients in an exciting, collaborative environment where career choices and development paths are abundant, and projects are challenging. In fact, PAREXEL works with the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies, the top global biotech companies, and hundreds of small and emerging companies. With over 30 years of experience, we have supported the development of some of the most important treatments of our time, including nearly all of the 50 top selling drugs currently on the market.
We offer our employees the ability to make a difference globally, while we support them locally in environments full of challenge, collaboration, flexibility and industry-leading growth potential.
Discover a career at PAREXEL, where exciting challenges and opportunities await you.