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Scientist I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 02/05/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 599472 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The Position

We are seek a highly motivated contractor scientist to focus on analytical testing of samples from formulation development studies within the Pharmaceutical Development (PharmDev) Departmen, onsite in SSF.

The successful candidate will work within a team tasked with conducting a range of analytical test procedures for molecules in our portfolio. The candidate will work in a core testing lab. This position requires effective participation in a team environment. Primary responsibilities will involve a broad range analytical testing methodologies for samples submitted to this lab.

This role will require knowledge of analytical methods such as:
  • HPLC, CE, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, to name a few.
  • Standard lab skills would be required.
  • Evidence of strong verbal and organizational skills as well as attention to detail, are essential for this position.

The Candidate
  • The qualified individual will possess a B.S. and possibly M.S. in a biological science, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biomaterials or chemical engineering with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in academia, biotechnology and/or pharma. 






Pay Rate Range: $40-53/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience
The Position

We are seek a highly motivated contractor scientist to focus on analytical testing of samples from formulation development studies within the Pharmaceutical Development (PharmDev) Departmen, onsite in SSF.

The successful candidate will work within a team tasked with conducting a range of analytical test procedures for molecules in our portfolio. The candidate will work in a core testing lab. This position requires effective participation in a team environment. Primary responsibilities will involve a broad range analytical testing methodologies for samples submitted to this lab.

This role will require knowledge of analytical methods such as:
  • HPLC, CE, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, to name a few.
  • Standard lab skills would be required.
  • Evidence of strong verbal and organizational skills as well as attention to detail, are essential for this position.

The Candidate
  • The qualified individual will possess a B.S. and possibly M.S. in a biological science, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biomaterials or chemical engineering with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience in academia, biotechnology and/or pharma. 






?Pay Rate Range: $40-53/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.