Senior Research Associate - Scientific Clinical - Veterans Sourcing Group

Senior Research Associate - Scientific Clinical
Mason, MA

Must Have
Gas Chromatography Titration/Wet Chemistry USP Raw Material Methods (Various)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Inspired by hands-on experimentation and basic science, i.e., Procedural work. Onboards to P&G systems and performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day applied research.

• Spends the largest percentage of time in the laboratory, developing foundational understanding via execution of basic laboratory skills, well defined tasks and sample analysis via standard methods with input from supervisor.
• Masters basic operation of lab equipment required for the execution of standard methods and has attention to details on the analysis and results with the ability to recognize problems or unusual results with input from coach/manager.
• Identifies better ways to execute tasks to help drive productivity.
• Researcher will safely and independently set up, operate, and maintain processes and equipment in an R&D environment where the primary product is new technical understanding and prototype products.
• Individuals will conduct hands-on experiments, develop expertise in processes, work to understand relationships between key input and output variables, and independently run and improve equipment to understand operational limits and develop more robust products and processes. This position requires development of both fundamental understanding and pragmatic application of the knowledge.
• Safe and effective operation in a hardworking, collaborative environment is a base requirement, and curiosity and desire for continuous learning are essential.
• Work occurs in a fast-paced R&D environment, so every day is different. Skills:

Associates Degree in Engineering or Mechanical Field or HS diploma with experience.
Mechanical aptitude, math skills (geometry, trig, algebra), attention to detail, organization, collaboration.