Staff Scientist - Compound Management

Actalent; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Scientist - Compound Management to execute reformatting of archived sample libraries using tip-based liquid handling automation. You will reformat library plates, transfer liquids, enter new tubes into the database, and store tubes in an automated system.

Strong communication with Library Management is essential to meet timelines and learn new software for streamlined workflows. The role requires 1+ years of relevant experience, a life sciences degree, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with tip-based liquid handlers.
• Experience in compound management or sample logistics.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Life Sciences, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of technologies commonly used in a laboratory setting.
• Liquid handling automation experience is desirable.
• Comfortable with PPE (safety glasses, gloves, lab coat).
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams and independently.
• Experience around automated equipment.
• Experience in large molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing where vials and tubes are filled.

Responsibilities

• Move samples from deep well 384-well library plates to 500uL FluidX tubes and load into the sample store.
• Convert wetstore vials into standardized 500uL FluidX tubes and load into the sample store.
• Identify unique samples in recovery plates, transfer to 500uL FluidX tubes, discard plates, and load tubes.
• Standardize sample storage tubes using liquid handlers under CM leadership.
• Create 1536 screening library by making several 1536-well LDV copies from existing 384 plates.

Skills

Tip-based liquid handling

Compound management

Biology/Chemistry/Life Sciences degree

Lab technologies

Liquid handling automation

Computer skills

Communication

Automation equipment

Pharma manufacturing

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Life Sciences degree

Job description

Job Title: Scientist - Compound ManagementJob Description

Under the guidance of the Compound Management Leadership, the Scientist will execute the reformatting of archived sample libraries using tip-based liquid handling automation. The role involves working from a list of identified library plates for reformatting, executing liquid transfer from plate to tube, entering newly made tubes into the database, and storing new tubes in an automated tube storage system. The position requires maintaining communication with the Library Management lead on the status of reformatting efforts, ensuring timelines are met, and the ability to learn new software to support streamlined workflows. This role is within a highly interactive organization, necessating excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Decompress efforts by moving samples from deep well 384-well library plates to 500uL FluidX tubes, adding them to the database, and physically loading tubes into the sample store.
• Convert wetstore vials into standardized 500uL FluidX tubes, add them to the database, and physically load tubes into the sample store.
• Identify unique samples in recovery plates, transfer into 500uL FluidX tubes, discard remaining plates, add tubes to the database, and physically load tubes into the sample store.
• Standardize sample storage tubes using liquid handlers under the guidance of CM leadership, converting older library samples into standardized 500uL FluidX tubes.
• Create 1536 screening library by making several 1536-well LDV copies from existing 384 poly pro plates.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience with tip-based liquid handlers.
• Experience in compound management or sample logistics.
• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Life Sciences, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Working knowledge of technologies commonly used in a laboratory setting.
• Liquid handling automation experience is desirable.
• Comfortable with proper personal protection equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work productively in teams and independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working around automated equipment.
• Experience in large molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing where vials and tubes are filled.

Work Environment

The role is onsite and involves handling various well plates and liquid handling tubes, storing them within a tube storage library. It is a labor-intensive role without testing, requiring comfort around automated and technical lab machinery. Proper personal protection equipment is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.85/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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