Associate Scientist, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics

PerkinElmer • Richmond, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Description Summary: The Associate Scientist, HTP Aerosol and Flavor Analytics will contribute to aerosol extraction and flavor analytics testing under direct supervision within the insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program. This role operates within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory at a client site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience. OR Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively under close to direct supervision in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of following detailed instructions and completing routine tasks.
• Hands-on expertise with aerosolization equipment and flavor analytics methods.
• Sample throughput scheduling and production workflow management.
• Understanding of CAPA and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail and quality documentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with aerosol generation/collection equipment and flavor analytics methods.
• Knowledge of cheminformatics tools or structure-activity relationship analysis.
• Experience working within an ISO 17025–accredited or GLP-compliant laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with smoke/aerosol chemistry, consumer product analytical testing, or regulated product testing.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions or equivalent regulated product filings.
• Proficiency with LIMS and electronic data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aerosol extraction on aerosolization machines under direct supervision.
• Collect aerosol on pads or impingers; prepare samples for downstream chemical analysis.
• Perform sample preparation duties including weighing, digesting, shaking, and dissolving.
• Perform routine instrument and machine maintenance.
• Record and report data; maintain laboratory notebooks and LIMS entries.
• Follow established methods, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree