Job description

Title: Automation Scientist
Location: Rahway, NJ
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Pay Range: $30.00 - $36.00 USD hourly on W2

Qualifications:
Education: BS / MS with minimum 1-3yrs of experience (academic or industry).

The ideal candidate would possess:
• Experience in modern liquid chromatography (Agilent UPLC preferably with Open Lab CDS)
• Experience in preparing and analyzing samples for solubility determination
• Experience with Microsoft office products, Excel • Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Preferred experience would include:
• Experience with Excel Macro Programming
• Experience with X-ray powder diffraction (Bruker AXS preferred)
• Experience with Liquid Handling Robots (Tecan and/or Dynamic Devices, preferred)
• Gravimetric and volumetric sample preparation and dilution experience is required.

Responsibilities:
Discovery Analytical Research – Automation Scientist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for receiving and documenting samples that are submitted for screening assays
• Tracking the preparation and analysis of hundreds of samples submissions per week using automation techniques and current assay guidelines
• Setup, troubleshooting, and upkeep of automation equipment used for analysis which includes Tecan liquid handling robots and Agilent UPLC's
• Preparing samples for UPLC analysis using automation tools
• Data processing and interpretation
• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Execution of sample testing and analysis within specified time frames.
• Routine physical testing of samples to support formulation development
• Support routine laboratory activities including weekly eye-wash checks, shipping, and chemical inventory.
• Gravimetric and volumetric sample preparation and dilution.