Bench Scientist - I (Entry level) at SGS Consulting New York, NY

SGS Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Pearl River, NY 10965 is seeking an entry-level lab technician to support vaccine development through routine sample testing under direct supervision in a fully on-site laboratory.

You will document experiments in an electronic lab notebook, perform calculations, analyze data, and contribute to development reports and analytical method qualification. Collaboration with a small team and ongoing literature review are encouraged.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Biology or related discipline (0–2 years preferred)
• Ability to work a 40-hour week, 8-hour days, on-site in a laboratory
• Basic knowledge of antibody-antigen interactions and bioassay techniques
• Experience with ELISAs and plate-based testing methods

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample testing in vaccine development support
• Document experiments and analyze data using an electronic lab notebook
• Contribute to drafting development reports and analytical methods
• Set up and monitor experiments; provide lab operations support
• Read literature to stay current and participate in data discussions

Skills

Antibody-antigen interactions & bioass

ELISA & plate-based testing methods

Verbal & written communication

PC proficiency (Word, Excel, PPT)

Team collaboration in lab

Plate-based immune methods experience

Laboratory automation (Hamilton STAR)

Electronic lab notebooks (ELN)

Education

BS/BA in Biology or related discipline

Tools

Hamilton STAR automation

ELN software

Job description

Location (mandatory): Pearl River, NY 10965.

Job Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform routine sample testing in support of vaccine development, including bioprocess and formulation development, release, stability, characterization, and adjuvant compatibility studies.
• Perform necessary calculations independently and discuss conclusions with the manager.
• Document experiments and analyze data from sample testing and method development/qualification experiments using an electronic laboratory notebook with guidance.
• Contribute to the authoring of technical documents including development reports, analytical test methods, and method qualification reports.
• Read scientific and technical literature to remain current in the field.
• Provide daily laboratory operations support.
• Set up and monitor experiments throughout the day and assist team members with their experiments.
• Participate in data analysis, meetings, and discussions to communicate results.
• Support a large sample testing workload in a fully lab-based environment.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of antibody-antigen interactions and bioassay analytical techniques.
• Experience or familiarity with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and other plate-based testing methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and relevant scientific software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Experience with plate-based immune methods, laboratory automation (e.g., Hamilton STAR), and electronic laboratory notebooks.

Education / Experience

• BS or BA degree in Biology or a related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work a 40-hour work week, 8-hour days, fully on-site in a laboratory setting.