Associate Scientist 3

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

About the role

As an Associate Scientist 3, your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the biosafety testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. You will maintain a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles, and applications as they apply to your position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assigned testing independently within constraints of lab scheduling.
• Performs testing in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP).
• Maintains complete and comprehensive records for study integrity.
• Makes detailed observations, documents results, and performs data analysis.
• Demonstrates consistently high levels of quality work.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment as required by SOPs and testing procedures.
• Performs peer review of assay batch/lab records to ensure Right First Time (RFT).
• Utilizes applicable computer programs during testing and routine tasks (e.g., Word, Excel, Oracle, LIMS, BRIQS, etc.).
• Utilizes problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Communicates deviations/events, progress, and interim results to Study Management.
• Informs supervisor of deviations or factors that may affect quality and accuracy of data.
• Contributes to the completion of event records.
• Maintains a working knowledge of lab procedures and assays.
• Creates/revises SOPs, laboratory records, and other related documentation as assigned.
• Performs training of laboratory personnel as needed/assigned.
• Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes, and equipment.
• May serve as a team lead and assume roles on more complex team projects.
• Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years of laboratory/industry experience, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years of scientific/laboratory experience, AND
• 1+ year of analytical chemistry in a GMP industry environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in HPLC, CE-SDS, cIEF with a successful track record of training others on these methods.

Skills

• Excellent time management skills.
• Highly collaborative as well as independent.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities.
• Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work.
• Highly technically competent.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28/hr - $44/hr. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. The position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement contributions.
• Other perquisites.

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace.