Analytical Operations Scientist

Tundra Technical Solutions; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in Ridgefield, CT seeks an Analytical Operations Scientist to join a BA-DMPK team supporting lab reagents used in non-clinical and clinical drug studies.

The role is hands-on with 60–70% in the lab and 20% on documentation. Bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years experience required; more experienced candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; senior-level candidates are welcome.
• Experience with LC-MS and/or analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC).
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn electronic laboratory and data management systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a cross‑functional laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, organize, store, and track laboratory reagents, matrices, and reference standards.
• Manage reagent inventory, expiration dates, storage locations, quantities, and usage.
• Monitor and resolve inventory and tracking discrepancies, including off-site reagent storage.
• Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents using LC-MS and/or analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC).
• Determine reagent concentrations and review analytical results.
• Document laboratory testing, results, and supporting information in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities.
• Support equipment maintenance, freezer management, and laboratory organization.
• Perform routine laboratory safety inspections.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation using Microsoft Office.
• Present findings and communicate scientific conclusions during team meetings.
• Collaborate with Bioanalysis, DMPK, and other cross-functional laboratory teams.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, SOPs, and company procedures.

Skills

LC-MS

aSEC

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an Analytical Operations Scientist to join a Bioanalysis–Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics (BA-DMPK) team supporting critical laboratory reagents used in non-clinical and clinical drug studies.

This is a hands‑on laboratory role with approximately 60–70% of the time spent in the lab and 20% focused on documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline and 0–3 years of relevant experience. More experienced candidates are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, label, organize, store, and track laboratory reagents, matrices, and reference standards.
• Manage reagent inventory, expiration dates, storage locations, quantities, and usage.
• Monitor and resolve inventory and tracking discrepancies, including off‑site reagent storage.
• Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents using LC-MS and/or analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC).
• Determine reagent concentrations and review analytical results.
• Document laboratory testing, results, and supporting information in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities.
• Support equipment maintenance, freezer management, and laboratory organization.
• Perform routine laboratory safety inspections.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documentation using Microsoft Office.
• Present findings and communicate scientific conclusions during team meetings.
• Collaborate with Bioanalysis, DMPK, and other cross‑functional laboratory teams.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, SOPs, and company procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; senior‑level candidates are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with LC-MS and/or analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC).
• Strong planning, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn electronic laboratory and data management systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a cross‑functional laboratory environment.