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Process Development Sr Associate Scientist- 34278 (Engineer)
Juncos, Puerto RicoDescription:
Specific responsibilities included but are not limited to:
- To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results with minimal review. Plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyzes and interprets results. Provides input to new processes to generate robust and reliable data and/or ensures that studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations. Designs, monitors or conducts, and interprets laboratory experiments with general oversight of supervisor. Performs data analysis, provides interpretation and integrates results into the context of a project. Introduces new or improved methods into the lab. Develops and implements new protocols with minimal review. May serve as a representative to cross-functional teams or as a lead on department teams, with guidance. Recommends decisions regarding scientific-related issues. Demonstrates skills in problem solving at the project level. Demonstrates expertise and is responsible for making improvements in one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques. Acts as a resource in area of expertise. Authors complex technical documents, reports, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents clearly and concisely with minimal revision. Assumes influential role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees. Under general direction, has overall responsibility for a program or project of limited scope. Provides constructive criticism, suggestions and interpretation of results to co-workers.
Specific responsibilities included but are not limited to:
- Conduct research into the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, polymers, and ceramics to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
- Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.
- Develop testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on containers materials
- Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials having special characteristics.
- Perform experiments, records, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision.
- Generates robust and reliable data in compliance with the respective protocol, methods or SOPs.
- Identify container components defects and provide solutions related to possible technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Perform Container Defects, Primary Packaging and Glass/Polymer Forensics Evaluations
- Study the nature, structure and physical properties of glass and polymer containers and their responses to applied forces.
- Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression and shear, to determine the cause of failures.
- Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.
- Evaluate and interpret results using imaging acquisition equipment’s.
- Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision.
- Operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
- Perform assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require investigation of limited number of variables.
- Initiate and complete laboratory routine technical tasks.
- Complete complex or novel assignments requiring development of new and/or improved scientific/engineering techniques and procedures.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and sample inventory.
- Coordinate and review work with peers on an ongoing basis.
- Master + 2 years of Scientific experience
- Bachelors + 4 years of Scientific experience
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (Chemistry or Mechanic), Material Sciences o Physics.
- Personnel with experience in the inspection (manual/automatic), packaging area, incoming (primary containers), forensic or QC (defects).
- Willing to work in a Process Development laboratory environment
- Monitors field of expertise, including literature and technology development, and communicates relevant observations.
- Understands and interprets primary components specifications and methods.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding metal, glass and polymer formation process and primary container components defects and classifications.
- Performs Primary Packaging Evaluations and Glass/Polymers Forensic Analysis.
- Introduces advanced scientific methods.
- Develops and implements new and novel protocols to address specific issues.
- Represent the department on project teams under supervision.
- Initiates productive collaborations within and outside of the Process Development Department and company's Network.
- Advises or assists others in experimental design and/or interpretation/diagnosis of data and implementing innovative remedies.
- Independently authors scientific reports, summary documents, complex regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.
- Participates with the external scientific community.
- Assumes lead role in department-wide support efforts such as safety, OE and other committees. Develops and follows timelines for completing project teamwork.
- This position will be reporting to an administrative work schedule with the flexibility to support the non-standard shift organization, as per business needs. The role is crucial for company's success and will be a key contributor in the Process Development-Drug Product organization.
- 100%-On Site
- 11 months (1st Contract)
- Administrative Shift (Available to work weekends.)
- Professional Service Contract