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We are looking to fill a Scientist 2 or 3 - Device Verification Scientist position working as a full-time employee of Parexel on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in West Point, PA. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship.
Description: The Center for Packaging and Device Analytics (CPDA) provides physical analytical expertise in support of production and commercialization of packaging and combination device products. We are seeking a laboratory scientist to support characterization and distribution testing of:
(1) medical device combination product functionality
(2) primary packaging components (e.g. bottles, blisters)
(3) secondary and tertiary package (e.g. cartons, shippers) for distribution testing
Work will involve hands-on laboratory experimentation with standard primary packaging assessments (e.g. Moisture ingress, UV transmission), mechanical testing methods (uniaxial tension, torsional testing), and/or other general materials characterization
Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Automated Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
Scientist 2 - B.S. with 1-2 years of relevant experience or M.S. with >1 year 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:
Prior hands-on scientific experience and proficiency with laboratory experimentation in academic or industrial laboratory setting, backed by work reference(s) or publication(s)
Flexible and adaptable team player who is technically curious, detail focused and seeks/takes feedback, but strives to deliver results independently
Interest in hands-on physical applied science
Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent documentation skills for accurate, complete and clear laboratory notebooks and technical reports
MS office (Word, excel), ELN
Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience in developing and executing mechanical test methods
Experience with packaging characterization or device design verification testing
Experience executing pharmaceutical test method validation
Experience working in a GMP laboratory environment
100% onsite role, lab based. Work will primarily be 1st shift; however, project support may occasionally (5%) require flexibility to work some hours during 2nd shift
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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What We Do
Parexel is among the world’s largest clinical research organizations (CROs), providing the full range of Phase I to IV clinical development services to help life-saving treatments reach patients faster. Leveraging the breadth of our clinical, regulatory and therapeutic expertise, our team of more than 21,000 global professionals collaborates with biopharmaceutical leaders, emerging innovators and sites to design and deliver clinical trials with patients in mind, increasing access and participation to make clinical research a care option for anyone, anywhere. Our depth of industry knowledge and strong track record gained over the past 40 years is moving the industry forward and advancing clinical research in healthcare’s most complex areas, while our innovation ecosystem offers the best solutions to make every phase of the clinical trial process more efficient. With the people, insight and focus on operational excellence, we work With HeartTM every day to treat patients with dignity and continuously learn from their experiences, so every trial makes a difference. For more information, visit parexel.com.
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