Entry-Level Analytical Services Associate — Lab Basics GMP

Lever, Inc.; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Abzena is recruiting for an entry-level Associate I in its analytical laboratory. The role supports the analytical team with foundational tasks, data recording, and compliance under close supervision. The position emphasizes GMP documentation, safety, and a structured training plan.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field and possess 2–5 years of lab experience. Training includes HPLC/UPLC systems, Empower CDS workflows, and standard operating procedures to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field (in progress or completed); or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 2-5 years of laboratory experience; internship, co-op, or academic laboratory experience considered.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and good documentation practices.
• HPLC/UPLC: Learns correct preparation of samples, standards, reagents, and mobile phases; assists with system setup and executes pre-approved sequences only after training and under supervision; learns basic system-suitability concepts.
• Platform proficiency: Foundational knowledge of assigned analytical platforms; performs basic laboratory and pre-set testing tasks under close supervision while completing structured training and qualification.
• CE/GE and GC: Learns basic instrument setup, sample preparation, capillary/gel/column handling as applicable, and execution of established methods under direct supervision.
• Empower and data integrity: Learns approved Empower or equivalent CDS workflows within limited role permissions; understands unique user credentials, attributable actions, contemporaneous recording, electronic signatures, audit trails, and prohibition of undocumented data manipulation.
• Compendial methods: Learns and performs basic trained compendial/physicochemical tasks under supervision, including solution preparation, instrument checks, observations, calculations, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic sample preparation, labeling, and handling tasks under direct supervision.
• Support routine analytical testing activities (e.g., running pre-set methods, recording results) as directed.
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory checks, and instrument set-up/clean-down.
• Maintain accurate, legible records in laboratory notebooks per GMP and good documentation practices.
• Follow all safety, quality, and SOP requirements in daily laboratory activities.
• Actively participate in training and onboarding activities to build technical competency.
• Support senior team members with general laboratory tasks as needed.
• Support GMP and stability testing activities under close supervision and only within documented training/qualification status.

Skills

Laboratory skills

GMP documentation

Safety procedures

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

CE/GE and GC

Job description

Abzena is recruiting for an entry-level Associate I in its analytical laboratory. The role supports the analytical team with foundational tasks, data recording, and compliance under close supervision. The position emphasizes GMP documentation, safety, and a structured training plan.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field and possess 2–5 years of lab experience. Training includes HPLC/UPLC systems, Empower CDS workflows, and standard operating procedures to ensure