Scientist

LanceSoft, Inc.; Hamilton (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. invites applications for a Microbiology Lab QC Operator at its Hamilton, MT site. This 12-month contract role focuses on quality control for vaccine-adjuvant manufacturing, with emphasis on microbiology techniques and instrumental analysis.

Candidates should have hands-on lab experience, familiarity with aseptic technique, Good Laboratory Practices, and knowledge of HPLC/UPLC/GC chromatography. Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degrees welcome.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience is required, including pipetting and aseptic technique.
• Good Laboratory Practices experience is essential.
• Experience with bioburden and endotoxin testing is preferred.
• HPLC/UPLC/GC or chromatography experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with wet chemistry assays or analytical instruments like spectrophotometers is valued.
• Glassware washing or basic wet chemistry training candidates may be considered for entry-level roles.

Skills

Pipetting

Aseptic technique

Good Laboratory Practices

Bioburden testing

Endotoxin testing

Wet chemistry assays

Spectrophotometer use

Particle size analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master's or advanced degree

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

Spectrophotometer

Karl Fischer titration

Particle size analysis instruments

Job description

Location: 553 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT 59840

Duration: 12-month contract

About the Site

The site manufactures adjuvants for vaccine products.

The Quality Control organization consists of two laboratories:

• Chemistry Lab

Open Positions

• Microbiology Lab QC Operator
• Experience with bioburden and endotoxin testing is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with pipetting, aseptic technique, and Good Laboratory Practices is required.
• HPLC, UPLC, or GC/chromatography experience is the top preference.
• Candidates with wet chemistry assays, spectrophotometer, Karl Fischer titration, or particle size analysis experience are also considered.
• Entry-level laboratory support candidates may be considered, including those with experience such as glassware washing, if they are willing to train on basic wet chemistry assays.

Candidate Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree is great plus.
• The degree does not have to be in a life science field if the candidate has relevant hands‑on laboratory experience.
• Candidates with master's or other advanced degrees can be considered and will not be eliminated for being overqualified.
• Relevant hands‑on laboratory experience is important, particularly for candidates coming from a different academic background.

Work Schedule & Employment Potential

• Schedule is Monday through Friday.
• There is potential for the positions to convert to FTE in the future.