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Associate Scientist 2

Employer
Inotiv
Location
Gaithersburg, MD
Start date
Nov 18, 2021

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time

Job Title:

                     Associate Scientist II

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 2+ years working laboratory experience

Associate degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Biology, Biochemistry, etc.) with 4+ years working laboratory experience

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of the analytical laboratory and of high throughput laboratories that use instrumentation
  • Possess good interpersonal and strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Highly motivated and detail oriented with good organizational skills
  • Possess the ability to multitask and work independently or in a team environment with minimum supervision
  • Good computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database software applications, specifically MS Office (Word and Excel)

  Corporate Responsibilities:

  Adhere to laboratory health and safety procedures

  Adhere to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  Adhere to applicable company policies and guidelines

  Adhere to federal and/or local regulations, as applicable. 

Position Responsibilities:
  • Perform a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize a product or material, dose formulation or bio-analytical sample for concentration, stability or other characteristics. 
  • Make scientific observations, maintain detailed data books/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards and GLP regulations.
  •   Maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization’s    services.   
  •   Receives instructions on new assignments from the Laboratory Manager, study directors and senior lab staff. 
  • Must be able to work with no direct supervision on routine tasks and receives minimal supervision while performing assigned assays.
  •   May also assist in the training of others and can be the technical lead on studies.
  •   Support the Toxicology testing laboratories and study directors by performing method validation/transfers and chemical analyses of dose formulations and bio-analytical samples associated with toxicology studies.
  • Must also troubleshoot problems and instrument issues and communicate with senior staff and study directors about the current status and next steps for assays.
  • Prepares reagents and dose formulations in accordance with SOPs, study protocols, SOWs and Sponsor instructions
  • Independently conducts assigned test procedures
  • Follows SOPs and relevant compliance regulations in regard to safety procedures, documentation, and scientific responsibility
  • Analyzes data and interprets results with input from senior staff on occasion
  • Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, protocols, processes and equipment
  • Maintains thorough records as well as perform peer review of colleagues’ records
  • Uses and maintains scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems
  • Demonstrates consistently good communication and interpersonal skills with employees, management and clients (where applicable)
  • Ability to make and document scientific observations
  • Keeps the next level manager and Study Directors informed of study status, technical problems and other issues which impact the lab
  • Addresses quality audit findings, generates events and deviations in the quality system
  • Able to perform assays on and provide routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the Agilent
  • 1100 and 1200 Series HPLC and UPLC instruments
  • Able to perform assays on and provide routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the Gas
  • Chromatograph (GC) and\or Mass Spectrometer (MS)
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Professional Responsibilities:
  • Attend continuing education courses or webinars, as appropriate
  • Maintain membership in the Society of Quality Assurance.


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