Research Assistant: Biopharma Analytics & Method Validation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma/R&D operations at our Bridgewater, NJ location. The role requires hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instrument maintenance to support method validation and QC testing.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 1+ year of collaboration experience, and strong computer skills. Travel to other Avantor sites may be required as part of project needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year of collaboration experience (Office tools like Microsoft Office, Minitab).
• Strong PC/ Macintosh computer skills.
• Compliance with safety, environmental and quality policies/procedures.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used in method validation (HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS; wet chemistry).
• Preferred: participating in project check-ins and adjusting plans to meet deadlines.
• Preparing reports/publications/oral presentations to advance projects and resolve issues.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Empower, MassLynx, ChemStation, OpenLab and Mass Hunter Software.
• Developing/validating/transferring analytical methods for QC labs for cGMP/compendia testing and stability studies.
• Maintaining knowledge of cGMP, Compendia, FDA, ICH and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instruments.
• Order and stock chemicals for testing.
• Perform buffer prep, filtration and chromatography.
• Follow written procedures for sample analysis.
• Operate instruments safely under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Keep equipment neat and lab organized.
• Clean labware and the lab.
• Enter test results into e-notebook and keep records.
• Ensure stock levels of consumables.
• May travel to alternate Avantor sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Computer skills

Safety compliance

Analytical techniques familiarity

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Empower

MassLynx

ChemStation

OpenLab

Mass Hunter

Job description

Avantor is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to optimize our Biopharma/R&D operations at our Bridgewater, NJ location. The role requires hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instrument maintenance to support method validation and QC testing.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 1+ year of collaboration experience, and strong computer skills. Travel to other Avantor sites may be required as part of project needs.