When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

We are looking to fill a Scientist 3 position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ. This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 3-5 years of experience

• MS degree with 1-2 years of experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Broad and strong understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, including significant hands-on experience in conducting organic chemistry research in a laboratory environment, and executing chemical reactions at various scales

• In depth understanding of and extensive experience with analytical and liquid handling instrumentation; analytical instrumentation includes, but is not limited to, HPLC (analytical and prep), UPLC, LC-MS, UV, CD, and NMR spectroscopy. Required techniques: HPLC, LC-MS

Desired Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience in solid phase peptide synthesis, purification, analysis, and handling; experience using state-of-the-art peptide automated synthesizers

Responsibilities

• Under direction and guidance of the scientific supervisor or more senior group members: Execute any aspects (synthesis, workup, purification, analysis) of routine peptide preparations in a range of scales and demonstrate flexibility and rapid pace in moving across this space

• Perform high-quality research and execute tasks on assigned research problems contributing to the attainment of defined research objectives. 

• The assignment encompasses a broad range of complexities and program impact, requiring creativity in seeking solutions, following through with appropriate experiments, and implementing strong computer skills.

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.

Come join us!

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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.