Associate Scientist Entry Level 2nd shift

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bio/pharmaceutical services is seeking an Associate Scientist for an entry-level position on the second shift. The role involves completing training, performing laboratory analyses, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and utilizing proper laboratory techniques. Candidates must be organized and efficient, with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline. This position offers comprehensive benefits and requires a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no previous laboratory experience needed.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience with chromatography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP regulations.
• Perform analyses and prepare standards and samples for testing.
• Document testing and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Good dexterity

Positive attitude

Solution driven

Attention to detail

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related degree concentration

Tools

Chromatography

Job description

Associate Scientist- Entry Level 2nd shift

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Associate Scientist- Entry Level 2nd shift

Completing all training in a timely and complete manner; working with an experienced analyst/mentor performing various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing or preparing standards and samples for analysis and running any equipment or instrumentation independently and/or with guidance; working efficiently; ensuring that the client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
• Perform/Review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
• Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
• Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
• Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
• Use MS Windows applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook email
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Independently seek out work
• Perform laboratory maintenance
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Communicates effectively with client staff members
• Qualifications

  Qualifications

  To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related degree concentration and no previous laboratory experience
  • Ability to work in the US without immediate or future sponsorship
  • Experience with chromatography
  • Good dexterity
  • positive attitude
  • solution driven
  • good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate)
  • attention to detail
  • sound scientific logic
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • understanding of instrumentation
  • client service focused
  • demonstration of organizational skills
  • ability to work with moderate supervision upon training completion on assigned task
  • ability to handle multitasking

  Additional Information

  Working schedule will be Full-Time, Second Shift, M-F 2pm-10pm. Training schedule will be M-F 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. No relocation assistance will be given. This position is NOT remote.

  What we Offer:

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays

  Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.