Associate Production Scientist
About The Position
EnviroLogix is seeking an Associate Production Scientist for its Portland, Maine facility. The role supports production and quality activities for testing solutions used to detect GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins, and chemical contaminants in agricultural matrices. The scientist prepares materials and components, performs in-process and finished-product testing, documents quality-system activities, analyzes performance data, and helps resolve production and equipment issues. The role also supports product transfer and continuous improvement, and may provide cross-functional production support during seasonal demand spikes. The position requires working in laboratory and office environments, following safety practices and standard operating procedures, and collaborating with production, R&D, and cross-functional teams. The anticipated hiring range is $45,000–$70,000 annually; compensation is determined based on factors including education, experience, skills, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Excellent attention to detail and high quality standards.
- Working knowledge of computer-based systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively and supportively with coworkers.
- Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
- Self-motivation, execution orientation, and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical data cross-functionally.
- Ability to work in laboratory and office environments.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related STEM field; relevant years of experience may substitute.
Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and EnviroLogix safety policies, and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to a supervisor or Environmental, Health, and Safety.
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and standard work.
- Record material usage and inventory transactions for test material accurately.
- Prepare controls and standards for in-process testing.
- Perform functional testing of in-process and completed products.
- Use common laboratory equipment, including pH meters, balances, and spectrophotometers.
- Qualify raw materials and reagents.
- Prepare buffers, critical reagents, and kit components.
- Tabulate, process, report, and analyze quantitative data, including performance tracking and trending.
- Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and equipment issues.
- Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming products.
- Participate on cross-functional teams.
- Work with production and R&D to facilitate product transfer, including documentation review, pilot production, and scale-up.
- Complete quality-system documentation meticulously and on time.
- Work on continuous improvement projects individually and as part of a team.
- Provide cross-functional support in the EnviroLogix production process during seasonal demand spikes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
