Associate Scientist, Quality Control PCT

WuXi Biologics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics in Cranbury, NJ is seeking an Associate Scientist for Quality Control PCT. The role supports QC lab operations, reagent preparation, glassware management, and general physicochemical testing support to ensure compliant, inspection-ready labs.

You will work with QC scientists to enable efficient analytical testing, maintain cGMP standards, and help manage reagents, storage, and equipment maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions according to SOPs and standard practice.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of glassware and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and ensure inspection readiness at all times.
• Support inventory management and reordering of reagents and consumables.
• Receive, label, and store incoming materials per procedures.
• Track reagent preparation, dating, and storage conditions.
• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of lab equipment.
• Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing as needed.
• Maintain cleaning and usage logs and equipment documentation.
• Accurately complete laboratory documentation and compliance records.
• Follow SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support audit and inspection readiness with organized records.
• Assist scientists with sample prep and basic physicochemical testing tasks.
• Prepare materials and lab space for routine testing activities.
• Dispose of laboratory waste per safety and environmental procedures.

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field

Tools

pH meters

Balances

Pipettes

Job description

Job Title – Associate Scientist, Quality Control PCT

Work Location – Cranbury, NJ

Job Summary

The Associate Scientist supports Quality Control laboratory operations through preparation of reagents and buffers, glassware management, laboratory organization, and general support of physicochemical testing activities. This role ensures the laboratory is maintained in a compliant, organized, and inspection‑ready state in accordance with cGMP requirements. The technician works closely with QC scientists and laboratory personnel to enable efficient execution of analytical testing.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Prepare reagents, buffers, and solutions according to approved SOPs and standard laboratory practices.
• Perform routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Ensure laboratory areas remain inspection‑ready at all times.

Materials & Reagent Management

• Support inventory management of laboratory reagents, chemicals, and consumables.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate reordering to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Receive, label, and store incoming materials in accordance with procedures.
• Track reagent preparation, expiration dating, and proper storage conditions.

Equipment & Lab Maintenance

• Perform routine checks and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment (e.g., pH meters, balances, pipettes).
• Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing as needed.
• Maintain cleaning logs, usage logs, and equipment documentation.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately complete laboratory documentation, logs, and records in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Follow all SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support audit and inspection readiness activities by maintaining organized and compliant records.

Support for Physicochemical Testing

• Assist scientists with sample preparation and basic laboratory tasks supporting physicochemical assays.
• Prepare materials, reagents, equipment and lab space needed for routine testing activities.
• Dispose of laboratory waste in accordance with safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field preferred; equivalent laboratory experience may be considered.
• Previous GMP or QC lab experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or QC laboratories.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated (cGMP) environment is a plus.

Salary

The anticipated salary range for this position is $49,700 to 79,500

Job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability