Scientist II or III - Analytical Chemist Metrology Support - FSP

We are looking to fill a  Scientist II or III - Analytical Chemist Metrology Support  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 position does not offer any sponsorship.

Metrology support is responsible for the oversight of regulated and non-regulated laboratory equipment .  This role will oversee the lifecycle of the lab instrumentation covering acquisition and installation, performance or coordination of routine maintenance, computer system validation, and regulated systems retirement 

Qualifications –  B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline 

Scientist 2  - B.S. with 1-2 years of relevant experience or M.S. with 0-1 years of relevant experience 

Scientist 3  - B.S. with 3-5 years of relevant experience or M.S. with 1-2 years of relevant experience 

Required Skills and Experience  

Experience working within a regulated (GMP) laboratory 

Experience maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Ultraviolet-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), dissolution systems, and other specialized computerized systems.  

Familiarity with standalone computer system GMP validation requirements 

Highly organized, and capable of multi-tasking to manage a variety of laboratory equipment or system related schedules, documents, and maintenance tasks 

Capable of working independently under moderate supervision  

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable interacting with a variety of on-site and off-site collaborators 

Familiarity with authoring relevant instrument standard operating procedures (SOPs) 

Responsibilities  

Prepare, review, and approve instrument/equipment documentation such as master equipment lists, qualification documentation, and calibration documentation 

Coordinate service activities across a variety of vendors and service engineers while building and maintaining strong working relationships 

Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment to facilitate with troubleshooting and/or perform maintenance or calibration activities  

Participate in computer system validation activities associated with new or upgraded equipment or software packages 

Support the purchase, installation, and equipment qualification of new laboratory equipment 

Collaborate with metrology staff across multiple testing labs and sites for process improvement, cross-training and cross-site support 

Originate and progress Notice of Event (NOE) and Change Management (CM) records 

Perform and document investigations and assist in developing/implementing CAPA plans 

Represent the laboratory on all aspects of laboratory equipment during audits 

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (cGMP) and internal policies and procedures 

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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