Associate Scientist - Bioassay

About the role

Alcami delivers reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with clients, recognized industry expertise and a proven regulatory track record. The Associate Scientist – Bioassay is accountable for driving results in a fast‑paced environment by performing analytical routine and non‑routine testing in support of pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing, and may also assist with method development and validation projects. Techniques commonly employed include UV‑Vis, FTIR, HPLC, GC, titration, and atomic absorption‑based methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical techniques such as residual solvents, potency and related substance assays, dissolution, elemental impurities, moisture content, identification, and other various methods.
• Maintain working knowledge of routine instrumentation, equipment, and scientific methodologies necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Execute tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Analyze information for technical correctness and accuracy; comply with applicable GMPs, perform peer checks, and sign for GMP review.
• Escalate aberrant information to the supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.
• Suggest improvements for safety, work quality, and productivity.
• Ensure timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.
• Seek to cultivate mentorship, build leadership skills, and foster a “team first” culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
• 0 – 4+ years of related work experience.
• Prior laboratory experience or work experience in pharmaceutical, CDMO, or cGMP environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong detail orientation and organizational abilities.
• Effective problem‑solving and basic troubleshooting capability.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, safety, and documentation.
• Working knowledge of cGMP in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply job skills, company policies, and SOPs to a variety of tasks.
• Capable of receiving general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments.

Schedule

100% on‑site position. 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, hear, and smell. Frequent standing; occasional walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lb, frequently up to 25 lb, and occasionally up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risks of electrical shock, burns, and microbial contamination; occasionally to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate. Personal protective equipment such as safety eyewear, respirators, lab coats, protective body coverings, and gloves must be worn as required.