Associate Production Scientist

Ensign-Bickford Industries • Portland, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EnviroLogix is hiring an Associate Production Scientist at its Portland, Maine facility. The role supports production and quality activities for testing solutions that detect GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins, and chemical contaminants in agricultural matrices. The position performs in-process and finished-product testing, prepares materials and reagents, records and analyzes production data, and supports troubleshooting, product transfer, and continuous improvement. The role may also provide cross-functional support in production during seasonal demand spikes.

The Associate Production Scientist works in laboratory and office environments and reports to the Technical Manufacturing Supervisor. The anticipated hiring range is $45,000–$70,000 annually. Salary is determined based on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, position requirements, 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 with and support coworkers.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Self-motivated and execution-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical data effectively across functions.
• Ability to work in laboratory and office environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related STEM field; relevant years of experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safe work practices and EnviroLogix safety policies and procedures, and report unsafe or hazardous conditions to a supervisor or the Environmental, Health, and Safety department.
• Follow standard operating procedures and standard work.
• Record accurate material usage and inventory transactions for test material.
• 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 product.
• 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Provide cross-functional support in the EnviroLogix production process when needed, including during seasonal demand spikes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED