Research Assistant - Analytical

This is a full-time position based in Bridgewater, NJ.

About the Role

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma / R&D organization. As a member of the bioprocessing team, you will contribute to life-changing science and help advance new patient treatments and therapies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1+ years of experience with:
  • Collaboration skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Minitab)
  • Computer skills (PC/Macintosh)
  • Compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality policies/procedures
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques used in test method validation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS; Wet chemistry analytical techniques)

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in project check-in meetings and adjusting plans/activities based on feedback to meet project deadlines
• Preparation of reports, publications, and oral presentations to advance projects or resolve process/product issues and customer complaints
• Hands-on knowledge of Empower, MassLynx, ChemStation, OpenLab, and Mass Hunter Software
• Experience developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods to internal and external QC laboratories for cGMP/Compendia finished goods release testing and stability studies/shelf-life determination
• Maintaining knowledge of cGMP, Compendia, FDA, ICH, and other regulatory agency requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments
• Order and maintain stock levels of chemicals required for testing
• Perform operations such as buffer prep, filtration, and chromatography using chemicals (both hazardous and non-hazardous)
• Follow written procedures for sample analysis
• Operate instruments safely and efficiently under the supervision of Scientists
• Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements
• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Clean labware and the lab
• Ensure all documentation and test results are entered into e-notebook
• Keep accurate records and reports in e-notebook
• Ensure proper stock levels of consumables
• May travel to alternate Avantor sites
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• 11 paid holidays
• 18 PTO days annually
• Volunteer time off
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)

These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

Pay

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $43,500.00 - $69,575.00. Actual pay may differ depending on prior experience and geographic location.