Research Assistant - Analytical

Avantor; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,500 - 69,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

PTO (18 days annually)

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Avantor in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma / R&D organization. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on analytical work and collaboration with scientists to advance test methods and process improvements.

You will maintain instruments, support method validation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS), and ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements while contributing to safety, quality, and documentation in e-notebook.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year of relevant experience preferred.
• Collaborate with team and use MS Office; maintain compliance with safety, environmental and quality policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments and stock levels for testing.
• Perform buffer preparation, filtration and chromatography operations.
• Follow written procedures for sample analysis and document results in the e-notebook.
• Ensure proper stock levels of consumables and participate in project meetings.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Computer skills

Analytical techniques familiarity

Regulatory/compliance mindset

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:

As a member of the bioprocessing team this person will:

• 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.