Regulatory Scientist

Job Summary

Help power scientific innovation by managing the end-to-end lifecycle of research samples and data for a Fortune 500 Company. Join our Regulatory Affairs (RA) organization in Richmond, VA as a Regulatory Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage the processes to receive and dispense samples including shipping samples to external labs, handling sample retains, returning samples to submitters, and discarding of samples.
• Collaborate with laboratory management, scientists, and technicians to clarify testing requirements, schedule, and prioritize meeting customer requirements.
• Use laboratory information management (LIMS) software and database to log samples for tests, track progress of tests, and generate final reports.
• Handle sample shipment to and retrieval from off-site storage, requiring PPE and lifting boxes of 50 lbs.
• Routine monitoring of refrigerators and freezers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 1 year of relevant work experience in Analytical Sciences.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Ability to query using SQL is desirable.
• Good interpersonal skills as well as independent and critical thinking to manage customer and laboratory interactions with minimal supervision.
• Managing multiple priorities, various sample types, potentially high sample volumes and demanding time constraints and planning/organizing work accordingly.
• Able to make sound, independent technical/administrative decisions regarding data review/analysis and establish workload priority based on experience and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory operations, sample management, or LIMS systems.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Passionate about supporting scientific excellence.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• SQL querying skills are desirable.

Benefits

Altria offers a competitive salary range of $72,900.00 - $107,100.00, along with a variety of benefits including:

• Flexible and remote work options.
• 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Annual merit increases and performance bonuses.
• 401(k) matching from day one.
• Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary.
• Professional development stipends.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Pay

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions.

Schedule

The position is full-time and located in Richmond, VA.