Associate Scientist, Central Laboratory Services

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Role

• Gain an overall understanding of drug development and maintenance of the full chain of sample custody for regulatory compliance
• Support implementation of Laboratory Information management System (Watson LIMS) for sample management and storage
• Sample management and reconciliation, kit preparation and verification, and document preparation related to biological sample collection, storage, and shipment for clinical trials
• Streamline inventory management, consumable ordering, and other documentation requests for Quality Assurance Unit
• Help maintain ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers and refrigerators and associated electronic logs and records
• Learn bioanalytical techniques for the analysis of drug and biomarkers in biological matrices
• Follow appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) requirements, and Sponsor Study protocols
• Support business development and marketing activities, foster client relationships, and help onboard new sponsors

Qualifications

• B.S. in Physiological Science, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related areas
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment
• Familiarity with large and small molecule bioanalysis is a huge plus

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with industry experience
• Discretionary performance bonus at year-end
• Two weeks paid annual vacation
• 401k match and healthcare coverage to eligible employees
• Accelerated career progression with flexibility to expand role and grow into the next level

Industry

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Outsourcing/Offshoring

Employment Type

• Full Time, Entry Level