Associate Scientist

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions according to approved SOPs and standard laboratory practices.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Ensure laboratory areas remain inspection-ready at all times.
• Support inventory management of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and consumables.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate reordering to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Receive, label, and store incoming materials in accordance with procedures.
• Track reagent preparation, expiration dating, and proper storage conditions.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, balances, pipettes).
• Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing as needed.
• Maintain cleaning logs, usage logs, and equipment documentation.
• Accurately complete laboratory documentation, logs, and records in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Follow all SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support audit and inspection readiness activities by maintaining organized and compliant records.
• Assist scientists with sample preparation and basic laboratory tasks supporting physicochemical assays.
• Prepare materials, reagents, equipment and lab space needed for routine testing activities.
• Dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field preferred; equivalent laboratory experience may be considered.
• Previous GMP or QC lab experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or QC laboratories.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated (cGMP) environment is a plus.