Here are the descriptions for some of the postions I am currently working on. If you are interested in any roles, please contact me directly at amanda.hujber@yoh.com
1. Location: Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Type: Contract. Title: Biologist I - Hemoproteins A global pharmaceutical company committed to researching, discovering, manufacturing and marketing new therapies and treatment programs to ease suffering, improve health and save lives is seeking a contract entry-level Biologist department to fill a contract opening. This company is a recognized leader in biotechnology, genomics and gene therapy. Their pharmaceutical product lines are complemented by leading brands in various consumer and animal health categories. Skills/Duties Our client is seeking a scientist with experience in RT-PCR (Taqman), Western Blotting and hands-on experience working with Cytochrome P450 hemoproteins. This positions requires great attention to detail, good communication skills, good documentation experience, ability to function within a team. The scientist must also be a self-motivated worker. Education: BS/MS in Biology or related discipline and hands-on experience with all skills listed above. For additional information and for immediate and confidential consideration, please apply online or send resume to [email_address] . Please reference job code SKCH1 . Please note that duplicate applications will not be reviewed.
2. Location: Union, NJ 07033 Type: Contract. Title: Associate Scientist II – Bioanalytical Support A global pharmaceutical company committed to researching, discovering, manufacturing and marketing new therapies and treatment programs to ease suffering, improve health and save lives is seeking a contract Scientist – Bioanalytical Support to fill a contract opening immediately. This company is a recognized leader in biotechnology, genomics and gene therapy. Their pharmaceutical product lines are complemented by leading brands in various consumer and animal health categories. Skills: The candidate must have experience with: Ion Exchange Chromatography HPLC on Monoclonal Antibodies Accurate Data Reporting Keeping a research notebook This will be a fast-paced position. The candidate must be flexible, work well with others and be able to adjust quickly. This is NOT a research position. This is strictly a development position, and the incumbent must be able to hit the ground running. Education/Experience: BS or MS with 2-4 years industry experience. For additional information and for immediate and confidential consideration, please apply online or send resume as a MS Word document to [email_address] . Please reference job code SUSM1 .
3. Location: Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Type: Contract. Title: Biologist II – Oncology Research A global pharmaceutical company committed to researching, discovering, manufacturing and marketing new therapies and treatment programs to ease suffering, improve health and save lives is seeking a contract Biologist II to fill a contract opening immediately. This company is a recognized leader in biotechnology, genomics and gene therapy. Their pharmaceutical product lines are complemented by leading brands in various consumer and animal health categories. Skills: The candidate must have experience with: In vivo tumor biology Tumor implantation Rodent model dosing (oral, iv, ip, etc) Rodent surgery Mammalian cell culture Histology/immunohistochemistry. This will be a fast-paced position. The candidate must be flexible, work well with others and be able to adjust quickly. Education/Experience: BS with 4 years industry experience or MS with 2 years industry experience. For additional information and for immediate and confidential consideration, please apply online or send resume as a MS Word document to [email_address] . Please reference job code SKTB2 .
4. Location: Union, NJ 07033 Type: Contract. Title: Assistant Scientist I – Protein Purification A global pharmaceutical company committed to researching, discovering, manufacturing and marketing new therapies and treatment programs to ease suffering, improve health and save lives is seeking a contract Scientist – Protein Purification to fill a contract opening immediately. This company is a recognized leader in biotechnology, genomics and gene therapy. Their pharmaceutical product lines are complemented by leading brands in various consumer and animal health categories. Skills: The candidate must have experience with: HPLC experience (preferably 1100's and/or 1200's from Agilent Technologies and/or AKTA Chromotography from GE Healthcare) Preparing solutions and filtrations Diluting samples Running tests Preparing samples and putting them in vials Documenting and presenting results This will be a fast-paced position. The candidate must be flexible, work well with others and be able to adjust quickly. Education/Experience: BS with 0-2 yrs experience, preferably in industry For additional information and for immediate and confidential consideration, please apply online
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6. Location: Dayton, NJ 08810 Title: Quality Assurance Chemist Summary: This position participates in the development, coordination, and global maintenance of technical specifications within the Quality Assurance SAP (Quality Management) and CPD systems. Interacts with internal customer base in a timely manner to follow through and resolve any technical, documentation, and/or specification issues. The position plays a key role as a Quality interface between our internal customers, Creative/Applications, Commercial, and the production facilities. Responsibilities: 60% - Develops, ensures synchronization, and supports global maintenance of technical specifications issues (e.g. US ingredient declarations, nutritional profiles) using industry skills as well as Statistical Process Control, Process Capability, and Process Mapping within the SAP and CPD systems. 25% - Provides technical liaison and timely follow through with internal customer base on issues related to Client developed and/or customer supplied documentation. 05% - Is responsible for the timely communications with senior management of any critical issues. 05% - Be responsible to understand corporate safety requirements, maintain safety awareness, and audit the work environment for hazards which could lead to an injury or incident, and promptly initiate corrective action. 05% - Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Bachelor degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences with a minimum 3-5 years experience in QA/QC in the flavor, fragrance, aroma chemical or allied industry. Must be proficient in the use of a PC, possesses a working knowledge of associated software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and have a working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Process Capability (SPC).
7. Location: Framingham, MA 01701 Title: Research Assistant Type: Contract. End date 4/30/10 Duties: Responsible for the execution and analysis of experiments and analytical procedures. Displays an investigative or technological orientation in executing and interpreting experiments and analytical procedures. Provides assistance in the execution of experiments and analytical procedures by performing routine scientific procedures and experiments according to detailed protocols. Integrates, compiles, and tabulates data and reports results to supervisor. Work is closely supervised. Assignments are task-oriented with detailed instructions. Follows standard practices to obtain data. Contributes to the completion of routine technical tasks. Failure to achieve results can normally be overcome without serious effect on schedules and programs. Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other personnel in the section or group. Skills: Basic laboratory skills such as buffer and materials preparation, use of balances, pH meters and UV/VIS. Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred and 0 - 2 years.
8. Location: Dayton, NJ 08810 Type: Regular, Full-time Title: Process Control Chemist/Engineer Our client, a leading creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances, is dedicated to excellence in every area of their business—using knowledge, creativity, innovation, and technology to provide our customers with superior consumer understanding and the highest quality products and service. They are looking for a Process Control Chemist to join their Flavor Chemical Production group. Position Summary: The position involves responsibility for monitoring the day to day performance of the manufacturing processes for the production suites to maintain operational efficiency in the plant. The incumbent will be responsible for investigation of quality non-conformances, providing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. They will also assist Process Development, R&D and Creative staff personnel during pilot/production scale-up trials and first time manufacture. Incumbent will be responsible for maintaining our manufacturing recipes for the mentioned departments. Responsibilities: Monitor processes for efficiency and investigate quality non-conformances. Develop repair protocol for rejected batches (i.e adjustment, rework, blend off etc.). Investigate existing processes for optimizations where applicable, make recommends and implement improvements. Write manufacturing SOP’s (SAP text) for new formula creations. Maintain existing manufacturing SOP’s in SAP. Assist Process Development, R&D and Creative staff members with new product introductions to shop floor. Evaluate new process design, assign equipment resources and provide input for value added costing analyses. Develop in-process testing protocol as required and train manufacturing personnel testing methods to facilitate the implementation of process improvements. Write SOP's as required for new pieces of equipment and/or new process implementation Investigate process Requirements: B.S. degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience in chemical process development. Experience in a chemical or food manufacturing plant with process based product development experience. Working knowledge of SAP. Applicant should have a demonstrated successful track record of laboratory process development, pilot scale-up and commercialization in the food or allied industries.