Advanced Research Associate - Chemistry

Position Summary Develop controls, calibrators, working solutions, and intermediates according to approved SOPs. Develop quality products on schedule; apply basic laboratory research concepts, theories, terminology, and practices. Duties and Responsibilities (Research Associate) Develop and manufacture OEM diagnostic controls and calibrators for clinical chemistry and immunoassay applications (e.g., cardiac markers, immunochemistry, lipids, urinalysis, coagulation, tumor markers, protein/small molecule analytes). Support new product development (formulation development, optimization, refinement). Execute manufacturing/development per approved SOPs; maintain complete, accurate, contemporaneous GMP documentation. Design and execute controlled experiments for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process optimization, and formulation development. Prepare technical summaries/reports for design control (feasibility, development, validation, transfer). Design, validate, and transfer product formulations per design control/change management. Perform in-process testing, calculations, adjustments to meet specifications. Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and final products using automated/manual analytical instrumentation. Verify instrumentation/analyzers/point-of-care devices; perform/confirm calibration and maintenance as required. Prepare solutions using volumetric/gravimetric techniques; apply safe handling. Author/review/revise SOPs, work instructions, QCRs, and quality documentation; implement via formal change control. Perform processing steps (centrifugation, filtration, diafiltration, column separation, buffer exchanges). Design/execute/analyze stability studies; trend and report data. Perform aseptic techniques (sterile filtration, filling, capping, microbial plating) per GMP. Support equipment/process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). Assist with technical transfer and training. Contribute to continuous improvement; maintain lab cleanliness and equipment readiness; support special projects. Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field. 1–5 years work experience in In Vitro diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industry. Benefits Day‑one competitive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, pet, legal, ID shield. 401(k), ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA. Career development (mentorship, training, tuition reimbursement, etc.); employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events/charity drives. Accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics