The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Cognizant is seeking an Associate Scientist in Princeton, NJ.

Role Description

Duties:
• Microanalytical investigations involving the physical and chemical characterization and identification of materials related cell therapy products. This includes characterization of unknown components or foreign matter, and/or the specialized analysis of reagents, starting materials, single-use consumables, process intermediates, and drug products.
• Supporting day to day activities in the Microscopy and Spectroscopy lab including but not limited to, replenishment of lab supplies, analysis request distribution, interfacing with Facilities and EHS.
• Application of a wide variety of analytical testing techniques such as, microscopy and spectroscopy techniques including, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, NIR, SEM/EDX, particle sizing and counting, and wet chemistry.
• Application of spectroscopic techniques to identify and characterize cell-therapy based drug products and intermediates.
• Provide timely and efficient technical support.
• Write comprehensive technical reports to document all analytical improvement or investigation projects.
• Perform laboratory work to support defective material and foreign matter assessments
• Perform analytical troubleshooting to solve manufacturing-related problems.

Skills & Requirements

Requirements:
• Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR
• Experience utilizing spectroscopic techniques including Raman, Mid-IR, Mass spectrometry, and others for protein identification and characterization is highly desirable. Knowledge of protein / cell chemistry related to structure and function is a plus.
• GMP regulations, investigations (particulate and foreign matter).
• "Bench" experience in forensics investigational work or analytical chemistry preferred.
• Excellent scientific, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with the use of Scientific Software including Spectral data processing, hypercube spectral imaging, and MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Has high level of initiative, requires minimal direction/oversight.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, compendial and FDA regulations.

Education:
• Required Bachelors in Forensic Science degree, preferred Master's degree, or related field with at least 5 years of experience
• Experience using analytical instrumentation (FTIR, SEM/EDX, Microscopes)

Must Haves:
• Broad based experience in an area relevant to analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry with hands on exposure to state-of-the-art analytical technology, such as, microscopy, spectroscopy, FT-IR, confocal Raman, SEM/EDX, UV Vis, and NIR

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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