Associate Scientist

Avantor, a Global Fortune 500 company, is looking for a flexible, forward-thinking and motivated Associate Scientist to optimize our Biopharma Production organization. This Bridgewater, NJ/ Innovation Center role is full-time, on-site.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related scientific discipline

Required Experience (1+ yrs):

• Hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industry setting. Internships/ co-ops will be considered; or as demonstrated by completion of course work.
• Working knowledge of experimental laboratory instruments and scientific products.
• Collaboration skills (IE: Microsoft Office).
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Hands-on execution of chemical laboratory experiments.
• Conducting experimental work following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) principles.
• Data analysis and scientific writing.
• Problem-solving /attention to detail.
• Business level written and verbal communication skills.
• Working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Being responsible for planning and performing laboratory experiments (IE: materials synthesis/purification, cell culture, fermentation, downstream processes along with chemical or biochemical analysis to advance new product/application projects through development phases).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, agrochemical and/ or materials R&D.
• Software tools (IE: ChemDraw, LIMS, or electronic lab notebooks ELNs).
• GMP/GLP or regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EPA).
• Direct laboratory experience in synthesis, purification and characterization of organic molecules, polymers and inorganic material.
• Experience preparing experimental protocols, SOPs and analytical test methods.
• Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) experience.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Avantor's Biopharma Production organization works side-by-side with Scientists around the world to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology at scale. Our expertise and solutions, reliable products, digital solutions and innovation and manufacturing facilities help make life-changing possibilities a reality. Working from Avantor's Innovation Center, the R&D Engineer will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of Scientists focused on the development of new products.

An entry level opportunity the Associate Scientist, Chemistry/ Biopharma will contribute to Avantor's new product introduction initiatives to meet material needs of bioprocessing workflows by assisting in the development of new molecule synthesis and purification processes.

The Associate Scientist will:

• Maintain a laboratory area
• Utilize safe practices while working in the laboratory environment as per EHS guidelines and policy.
• Support the preparation of materials/samples following defined protocols.
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Perform independently and manage responsibilities while following scientific direction.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. minimum.
• Must be skilled at prioritizing tasks, problem solving, and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions): The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typically works in an laboratory or production environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level The associate is required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day. The physical requirements of the job are for associates to talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb height, reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull. Furthermore, the job requires associates to lift/carry/push or pull up to 25 pounds with or without assistance. Associates use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating as well as both feet for repetitive movement operating foots controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.