Associate Scientist - Analytical

Avantor; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an Associate Scientist to optimize our Biopharma/R&D organization. You will join a multidisciplinary team to develop new products, address analytical challenges, and define product quality.

The role involves hands-on wet chemistry and analytical techniques in a cGMP context at our Bridgewater, NJ site. The ideal candidate holds MSc or BSc with strong experience in analytical chemistry, HPLC/UPLC, GC methods, and data reporting, and is eager to learn new skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: MSc or BSc in organic/inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering and analytical chemistry or relevant scientific discipline.
• MSc degree with 3+ years of industrial hands-on experience in analytical method development and product characterization; BSc with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on analytical testing for product characterization and process optimization under supervision.
• Interface with project teams to support objectives and address customer complaints related to product/process performance.
• Support development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods to QC labs for release testing and stability studies.

Skills

Analytical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Data reporting

Education

MSc in chemistry or related

BSc in chemistry or related

Tools

Empower

MassLynx

ChemStation

OpenLab

Mass Hunter

Job description

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Associate Scientist to optimize our Biopharma / R&D organization. This person will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists focused on the development of new products. They will work under supervision, in cross-functional teams, to address analytical challenges by using various analytical methodologies to define product quality, evaluate impurities profile and establish product specifications. The successful applicant will have a broad background in the chemical sciences, hands-on experience, knowledge of wet chemistry/organic chemistry analytical techniques, and be curious to learn and adopt new skills. This is a full-time position onsite at our Bridgewater, NJ location.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Conduct hands‑on analytical testing needed for product characterization, process optimization and product commercialization under the supervision of a Research Scientist.
• Interface with project teams to support projects objectives and assist in resolving customer complaints related to product/process performance issues.
• Support the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods to internal and external QC laboratories for cGMP/Compendia finished goods release testing and stability studies/shelf‑life determination.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMP, Compendia, FDA, ICH and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Participate in regular project check‑in meetings and adjust plan/activities based on feedback to meet project deadlines.
• Comply with all safety, environmental and quality policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports, and data for publications and oral presentations to advance projects or resolve process/product issues and customer complaints.

What we're looking for

Education: MSc or BSc in organic/inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical engineering and analytical chemistry or relevant scientific discipline.

Experience

• MSc degree with 3+ years of industrial hands‑on experience performing analytical method development, product/process development/characterization and technical problem‑solving activities preferred.
• BSc degree with 5+ years of relevant hands‑on experience performing analytical method.

Additional Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience and knowledge with analytical techniques used in test method validation such as: HPLC/UPLC, GC‑FID, GC‑MS; Wet chemistry analytical techniques.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Empower, MassLynx, ChemStation, OpenLab and Mass Hunter Software is considered a plus.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel, Minitab, Excellent computer skills; ability to learn new systems (e.g. salesforce.com).

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is a proud equal opportunity employer

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life‑changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency

The expected pre‑tax pay for this position is $69,000.00 - $110,975.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness programs
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• an employee stock purchase program
• Employees also receive 11 paid holidays
• accrue 18 PTO days annually
• eligible for 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.

About Avantor

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission‑critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.