Research Assistant - Analytical

vwr; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor seeks a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma/R&D organization. This full-time role is based out of Bridgewater, NJ.

You will maintain instruments, prepare buffers and perform analyses using HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID and related techniques, supporting method validation and transfer to QC labs. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and data integrity.

1+ year experience in analytical labs and strong collaboration skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year experience with collaboration and Microsoft Office; familiarity with analytical techniques.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental and quality policies/procedures.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used in test method validation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS; wet chemistry).

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments.
• Order and maintain stock levels of chemicals for testing.
• Perform buffer preparation, filtration and chromatography.
• Follow written procedure for sample analysis and operate instruments safely under supervision.
• Ensure documentation and test results are entered into e-notebook and keep records up to date.
• May travel to alternate Avantor sites.

Skills

Collaboration

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Analytical techniques familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Empower

MassLynx

ChemStation

OpenLab

Mass Hunter

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma / R&D organization.

This is a fulltime position based out of our Bridgewater, NJ location.

If you have analytical techniques experience - let's talk!

What we are looking for:

Education:

• High School Diploma.

Experience (1+ year):

• Collaboration skills (IE: Microsoft Office, Minitab).
• Computer skills (IE: PC/ Macintosh).
• Complying with all safety, environmental and quality policies/ procedures.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used in test method validation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS; Wet chemistry analytical techniques)

Additional Experience (Preferred):

• Participating in project check-in meetings and adjusting plan/activities based on feedback to meet project deadlines.
• Preparing reports, publications and oral presentations to advance projects or resolve process/product issues and customer complaints.
• Hands-on knowledge of Empower, MassLynx, ChemStation, OpenLab and Mass Hunter Software.
• Developing, validating and transferring analytical methods to internal and external QC laboratories for cGMP/Compendia finished goods release testing and stability studies/shelf-life determination.
• Maintaining knowledge of cGMP, Compendia, FDA, ICH and other regulatory agency requirements.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Maintain instruments.
• Order and maintain stock levels of chemicals required for testing.
• Perform operations such as buffer prep, filtration and chromatography using chemicals (both hazardous and non-hazardous).
• Follow written procedure for sample analysis.
• Operate instruments safely and efficiently under supervision of Scientists.
• Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Clean labware and the lab.
• Ensure all documentation and test results are entered into e- notebook.
• Keep accurate records and reports in e-notebook.
• Ensure proper stock levels of consumables.
• May travel to alternate Avantor sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

• $43,500.00 - $69,575.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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