Associate Scientist I

Randstad USA; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position

Potential contract extension

Job summary

MilliporeSigma is seeking a hands-on Lab Operations Manager for 12 months, onsite in Bedford, MA. You will oversee day-to-day PAT and Digital lab activities, manage inventory, and coordinate analytical instruments and bioprocess equipment.

You’ll support upstream/downstream workflows, prepare buffers and samples, ensure safety and compliance, and help maintain data integrity across lab systems. This role offers a potential conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or hands-on laboratory experience in a life sciences field.
• Experience coordinating lab operations, inventory, equipment, and lab spaces.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day lab operations across PAT & Digital lab spaces including inventory management, supply ordering, consumable tracking and equipment scheduling.
• Coordinate maintenance for analytical and bioprocess instruments; liaise with vendors for service, repairs and installation.
• Prepare buffers, media, solutions for chromatography and filtration workflows; assist with sample collection and analytics submission.
• Assist with bioreactor run preparation including media prep, inoculation, feeding and sampling.
• Maintain lab safety standards, manage hazardous waste disposal, and ensure training compliance.
• Maintain asset records and organize analytical data and instrument files across systems.

Skills

Lab operations management

Inventory management

Equipment coordination

Analytical sample processing

Data management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Biology / Biochemistry / Bioengineering

Tools

HPLC

Raman spectroscopy

Bioreactor systems

Cell counters

Chromatography skids

Filtration systems

Job description

***This is a 12-month contract opportunity with possibility of conversion to full time***

Pay rate: $30.00- 32.00/hr

First shift M-F (100% onsite) Possible contract to hire role

At MilliporeSigma, they are at the forefront of life sciences, working tirelessly to tackle the industry's toughest challenges. By collaborating with the global scientific community, they strive to enhance health access worldwide. Their mission is clear: to equip scientists and engineers with top-notch lab materials, technologies, and services, making research and biotech production simpler, faster, and more successful. With a dedication to shaping the future of drug development, they’re with our customers every step of the way, pioneering tomorrow's possibilities.

In collaboration with Single Use and Integrated Systems R&D teams, this position supports laboratory operations and applied analytical work for the PAT & Digital Applications group. The role serves as the primary lab manager across two lab spaces while contributing hands-on to biomanufacturing process development activities.

What you'll do:

• Lab Operations Management: Own day-to-day operations across PAT & Digital lab spaces — inventory management, supply ordering, consumable tracking, equipment scheduling, and lab organization
• Equipment Coordination: Schedule and track maintenance for analytical and bioprocess instruments (HPLC, Raman spectrometers, bioreactor systems, cell counters, chromatography skids, filtration systems). Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on service, repairs, and new equipment installation
• Analytical & Downstream Process Support: Prepare buffers, media, and solutions for chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and depth filtration workflows. Assist with sample collection, processing, and submission for offline analytics (HPLC, cell counts, titer assays).
• Upstream Process Support: Assist with bioreactor run preparation — media prep, inoculation, feeding, and sampling — across small-scale and bench-scale systems
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain lab safety standards, conduct routine inspections, manage hazardous waste disposal, and ensure training compliance for lab personnel
• Asset & Data Management: Maintain fixed asset records, organize analytical data and instrument files, and support data backup and transfer across team systems
• Facility Coordination: Schedule recurring lab cleanups, freezer cleanouts, and decommissioning of equipment. Serve as the primary point of contact for deliveries, package distribution, and lab space logistics
• Procurement: Manage purchasing workflows, track open orders, and reconcile expense reports in a timely manner

Who you are:

• B.S. in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related life science field — or equivalent hands-on experience. 0–2 years of work experience in a laboratory setting
• You have direct experience in a wet lab environment with exposure to bioprocessing or analytical workflows — buffer preparation, chromatography, filtration, or cell culture
• You have experience managing laboratory operations: ordering, inventory, equipment coordination, and lab organization in an R&D or biomanufacturing setting
• You are highly organized and self-directed — you can track multiple open tasks across lab spaces without constant oversight
• You have familiarity with bioprocessing equipment (bioreactors, filtration systems, chromatography skids, or analytical instruments such as HPLC) and are comfortable learning new systems hands-on
• You communicate proactively with teammates — flagging issues, following up on open items, and coordinating across groups without being asked
• You bring basic data management skills (spreadsheets, electronic records) and can maintain organized documentation