Senior Associate Research Scientist I

Belcan Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Associate Research Scientist I to perform analytical testing using modern instrumental techniques in a cGXP setting. You will document work in a laboratory notebook or LIMS and contribute to reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Toxicology, with Master’s plus 1 year or Bachelor’s plus 3–4 years of experience. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology.
• Master's degree +1 year of relevant experience or Bachelor's +3–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing with modern instrumental techniques.
• Work in a cGXP environment with proper pipetting and method validation knowledge.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments (coulometric titrator, coagulation analyzer, immunonephelometer, plate readers).
• Document laboratory work accurately in a notebook or LIMS; contribute to reports.
• Demonstrate organization, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication.
• Identify aberrant results and participate in investigations and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Skills

Analytical testing

cGXP compliance

Documentation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Toxicology

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Toxicology

Tools

Coulometric titrator

Coagulation analyzer

Immunonephelometer

Plate readers

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate Research Scientist I Pay Rate: $35/hr. Location: Research Triangle Park, NC ZIP Code: 27709 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #ResearchScientistjobs #ResearchTriangleParkjobs

'We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $35/hr, however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Job Summary:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing and analyses with minimal assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques, including but not limited Karl Fischer moisture analysis, coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, and immunoassays.
• Relevant analytical test experience in a cGXP environment, including proper pipetting (volumetric, positive displacement, reverse) and a sound understanding of the principles of test methods. Proven awareness of and adherence to applicable regulatory guidance documents for cGXP testing, method validation, and CMC development are preferred.
• Operate and perform maintenance on modern analytical instruments, including but not limited to coulometric titrator, coagulation analyzer, immunonephelometer, plate readers.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document laboratory work in a research notebook or LIMS system. May contribute to report writing.
• Demonstrate a proactive, results-oriented approach with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify aberrant results, initiate investigations, and actively participate in problem-solving efforts that require independent and original thought.
• MS Office applications proficiency.

Senior Associate Research Scientist I:

• Degree must be within a relevant field: (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology).
• Master"s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor"s degree plus 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Occupational Demands:

• Work is performed in a clinical and/or a laboratory environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
• Frequently sits and bends neck for 4-6 hours per day.
• May stand and twist neck for 2-4 hours per day.
• Occasionally walks, bends and twists waist and squats.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Moderate lifting of 15-30lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• May reach above and below shoulder height.
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.