Research Associate, Research Scientist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate I for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical services clients in South San Francisco, CA .

This position provides analytical support for cleaning verification activities and the testing of materials in support of R&D activities and GMP manufacture of Drug Substance and Drug Product.

• Analytical Techniques
• HPLC
• HPLC-MS
• FTIR
• KF
• Conductivity
• ICP
• IC
• UV
• pH
• Wet Chemistry (USP)
• Analytical Duties
• Developing and qualifying (validating) analytical methods capable of detecting low levels of residues on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform swab/rinse sampling on manufacturing equipment in accordance to the qualified method.
• Perform analysis on cleaning verification samples to determine drug and detergent residues.
• Communicate analysis results to his/her supervisor and to the appropriate teams.
• Support analysis of raw materials, excipients, packaging components, starting materials, and packaged clinical supplies using various analytical techniques.
• Residual Solvents testing by GC.
• Routine Water Analysis by KF.
• Compile new specifications for raw materials, excipients, and packaging components.
• Assist in the testing of drug substance and drug products as needed.

• BS/BA in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Familiarization of analytical instruments, making buffers, hands on experience with pH meter, chromatography (HPLC and GC), and FTIR.
• Detail-oriented and have good problem solving, written and oral communication skills.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do.

Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work.

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.

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