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Associate Scientist II, Quality Control

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
4 hours ago
On-site
Verona, WI
Operations
Associate Scientist II, Quality Control

Responsibilities
- Support analytical testing of environmental monitoring samples, pharmaceutical raw materials, in-process samples, finished drug substance and drug product, and/or stability samples for new drug substances and drug products
- Support testing for GLP Toxicology and cGMP clinical trial material release, and stability studies
- Perform routine analytical testing using established test methods and procedures
- Execute training requirements; apply relevant SOPs and procedural guides; ensure training records are up to date and compliant
- Use and become proficient with analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV/Vis, KF)
- Set up instrumentation with little to no supervision; plan and execute tasks with minimal supervision
- Perform analyses in a timely manner; work collaboratively in a team environment
- Troubleshoot minor analytical problems (instrumentation, general chemistry, computer applications) and communicate analytical/sample issues to senior staff/management
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebook/worksheet records; review test data acquired by others, as applicable
- Assist with drafting technical documents (OOS/atypical investigations, deviations, CAPAs)
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical equipment with supervision
- Embrace cGMP requirements; develop attention to detail; remain flexible with changing priorities

Requirements
- B.S. in Chemistry (or related field) with 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience
- Experience with cGMP laboratory requirements and operations
- Familiar with analytical instrumentation, test methodology/validations, data acquisition systems, and cGMP policies/practices

Preferred
- Ability to read/interpret SOPs, test methods, and technical documents; write clearly; present information and respond to questions
- Ability to perform complex math; compute ratios/rate/percent; draw and interpret graphs/charts
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions (written/oral/diagram/schedule)
- Basic computer/PC knowledge; ability to use Windows-based software (MS Office) and chromatography data collection software

Benefits (if applicable)
- Competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package

Application Instructions
- All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.