Associate Scientist I: Bacterial Mutation & In Vitro Assays

BASI GAITHERSBURG LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Inotiv is seeking an Associate Scientist I – Bacterial Mutation to execute in vitro assays and document results with high accuracy. The role supports GLP-compliant data handling, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with the lab manager on scheduling and quality control.

The position emphasizes careful observations, meticulous data entry, and adherence to safety and SOPs while contributing to the broader toxicology and product safety testing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 1+ years’ lab experience.
• Associate degree in a scientific discipline with 3+ years’ lab experience.
• Experience in bacterial/cell/tissue culture and aseptic technique; Ames assay preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of in vitro assays to characterize product safety.
• Maintain data books/documentation and ensure GLP-compliant records.
• Conduct pre-designed assays using basic lab techniques and skills.
• Independently perform assigned test procedures within lab scheduling.
• Maintain sterile techniques and proper tissue culture practices.

Skills

Lab experience

Bacterial culture

Aseptic technique

Ames assay

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Inotiv is seeking an Associate Scientist I – Bacterial Mutation to execute in vitro assays and document results with high accuracy. The role supports GLP-compliant data handling, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with the lab manager on scheduling and quality control.

The position emphasizes careful observations, meticulous data entry, and adherence to safety and SOPs while contributing to the broader toxicology and product safety testing programs.