Assistant Scientist, Entry Level

About the Role

This is a fully onsite role at our BioAnalytical in Richmond, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine sample preparation and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or biological matrices for stability and analytical testing.
• Trains on routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates project status to project leader.
• Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation in clear and accurate language and according to SOP and GLPs.
• Performs daily work assignments accurately, and in a timely and safe manner.
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality, and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria, and GMP or GLP.
• Performs self and peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
• Possesses an understanding of laboratory procedures and under general supervision can conduct complex analysis.
• Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against SOP acceptance criteria, methodology, protocol, and product specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Laboratory Setting
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 years).
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory authority, compendia, and ICH guidelines.
• Excellent manual dexterity skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to cross-train on sample preparation techniques with another laboratory group.
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team.