R&D Associate Scientist

Avantor • Bridgewater, NJ

2d • $57,500 - $92,575 • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company, is looking for a dedicated R&D Associate Scientist to optimize our Biopharma Production organization. This Bridgewater, NJ/ Innovation Center role is full-time, on-site. Avantor’s Biopharma Production organization is responsible for high-quality products suitable for a multitude of analytical applications and works side-by-side with Scientists around the world to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our biopharma manufacturing solutions support the development and production of life-changing treatments for patients around the world. In addition, our expertise and solutions, reliable products, digital solutions, innovation and manufacturing facilities help make life-changing possibilities a reality. Working from Avantor’s futuristic Innovation Center, the R&D Associate Scientist will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists focused on the development of new biopharma products. With the ability to learn and adapt, the R&D Associate Scientist will bring a strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive for results while prioritizing tasks, problem solving, and meeting deadlines. While performing duties with the highest regard for safety and quality the R&D Associate Scientist will:

Requirements

• Minimum Education: BS/BA in a scientific discipline
• Required Experience (1+ yrs): Direct laboratory course work
• Scientific laboratory experience
• With the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Manufacturing experience
• Basic collaboration skills (IE: Microsoft Office)
• Performing routine qualitative and quantitative laboratory & pilot scale production procedures following all safety protocols and Good laboratory Practices (GLP) as defined by Avantor’s customer(s)

Nice To Haves

• Supporting pilot plant production & maintenance activities
• Working knowledge of experimental laboratory instruments and scientific products
• Understanding and following scientific protocols, policies and procedures
• With safe laboratory practices and procedures
• Working in a GLP/GMP facility
• Working with single-use bioreactors
• Preparing experiments and samples for analysis
• Analyzing and accurately reporting results to contribute to scientific meetings and project outcomes

Responsibilities

• Setup and conduct experiments
• Be responsible for the accurate execution of laboratory experiments, pilot scale production and contribution to the design of scientific procedures.
• Aid in the development of scientific discovery and support Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Avantor’s customers.
• Manage laboratory equipment
• Follow protocols under the direction of a senior management
• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups
• Work independently and manage responsibilities while following scientific direction

Benefits

• Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level