Associate Scientist, Discovery ADME

Pharmaron; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance & disability

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking an Associate Scientist, Discovery ADME to support early-stage drug discovery programs at our Exton, PA site. You will perform analytical work on LC-MS systems and contribute to data integrity and project milestones.

The role offers hands-on lab experience in a collaborative environment, exposure to state-of-the-art LC-MS technologies, and opportunities to grow within a global CRO/CDMO. On-site position with standard lab commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related analytical science.
• Minimum 1 year of bioanalytical testing or analytical development experience.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience with UHPLC-MS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and analysis for discovery in vitro ADME studies.
• Assist with development and optimization of analytical methods for sponsor studies.
• Execute studies according to approved protocols and project requirements.
• Process analytical data and prepare scientific reports.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant study documentation.
• Support delivery of high-quality results within established timelines.
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory staff for successful project execution.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory organization and readiness.
• Follow SOPs and quality standards.
• Stay current with advances in analytical and bioanalytical sciences.
• Support additional lab and scientific initiatives as assigned by management.

Skills

Bioanalytical testing

Analytical development

UHPLC-MS

Detail oriented

Written & verbal comms

Independent & team work

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

Agilent LC-MS

Waters LC-MS

Discovery Quant software

Job description

Position

Associate Scientist, Discovery ADME

Salary Range

$48,000 - $55,000

Location

Exton, PA

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services. We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

As an Associate Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting discovery ADME studies by generating reliable analytical data and helping ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded. In this onsite role, you will support critical sample analysis activities for early-stage drug discovery programs while working with state-of-the-art LC-MS technologies in a collaborative scientific environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, data analysis, and contributing to high-quality scientific research that supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and analysis for discovery in vitro ADME studies.
• Assist with development and optimization of analytical methods for sponsor studies.
• Execute studies according to approved protocols and project requirements.
• Process analytical data and prepare scientific reports.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant study documentation.
• Support the delivery of high-quality results within established timelines.
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory staff to ensure successful project execution.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory organization and operational readiness.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable quality standards.
• Stay current with scientific advances and industry developments related to analytical and bioanalytical sciences.
• Support additional laboratory and scientific initiatives as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related analytical science discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of bioanalytical testing, analytical development, or related laboratory experience.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience with (U)HPLC-MS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to generating high-quality scientific data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agilent or Waters LC-MS platforms.
• Experience using Discovery Quant software.
• Knowledge of additional analytical techniques, including HPLC with conventional detection systems.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or drug discovery environments.

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture:

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China. Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.