Laboratory Assistant Scientist – Molecular & Microbiology

ACTalent; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD to support R&D through microbiology and molecular biology laboratory work. You will perform sample prep, DNA/RNA work, PCR, immunoassays, data capture, and QA/QC within a secure facility on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, processing environmental samples, operating KingFisher Flex and Luminex MAGPIX systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science or closely related field.
• Hands-on lab experience including nucleic acid techniques and immunoassay methods.
• Experience with environmental sample processing and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiology and molecular biology experiments following SOPs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Biology-related

Lab experience

Real-time PCR

Immunoassay methods

DNA/RNA purification

Data management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Tools

KingFisher Flex

Luminex MAGPIX

QS5 system

LIMS & SRS (software)

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD to support R&D through microbiology and molecular biology laboratory work. You will perform sample prep, DNA/RNA work, PCR, immunoassays, data capture, and QA/QC within a secure facility on a Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, processing environmental samples, operating KingFisher Flex and Luminex MAGPIX systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance.