We have an opening for an entry level Associate Scientist I laboratory position in the Raw Materials Wet Chemistry department, Oakdale.

The Company

Pace® Life Sciences provides a full suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries from our network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support service centers. Our experienced, highly trained industry experts, and our investment in state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facilities emphasizes our commitment to efficiently advancing client programs through the clinic to commercialization. We share a common goal to bring real value to people, healthcare professionals and health businesses around the world. Driven by our commitment to improve our health, we deliver services that offer hope – and a better, safer and healthier life for everyone.

Shift : Monday through Friday, full-time first shift position at Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC in Oakdale, MN.

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Summary
We are actively seeking candidates to support our Laboratory operations in our Oakdale, Minnesota facility. The ideal candidate is one who will thrive working in a highly dynamic, team oriented environment; sharing the common goal of providing reliable data to our clients that can be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of materials produced and used in pharmaceutical and medical device products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Perform routine laboratory activities in support of testing medical devices, pharmaceutical products and raw materials, utilizing appropriate instrumentation including polarimeter, rotational viscosity, Karl Fischer titrations, visual titrations, inherent viscosity, capillary viscosity, refractometer, density meter, FITIR, UV-Vis, FOSS nitrogen determination, melting point apparatus.
• Support method transfer and validation activities within operational area with supervision and support from laboratory supervisors, principal staff, and/or senior staff
• Support the process of compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting results
• Assist with laboratory investigations
• Participate in quality, cGMP, safety, method and technique training appropriate for their area

Education and/or Experience – Four-year degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or Physics; Previous laboratory work experience desirable. Must have strong interpersonal skills, strong communication, appropriate technical skills, technical writing skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, interact with multiple groups in a team oriented environment, plan, implement, and review continuous improvements.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No specific vision abilities are required by this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

OFCCP Statement - Pace Analytical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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