Quality Control (QC) Associate Scientist

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Genscript is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC)   Associate Scientist to join our dynamic US Protein Department in Piscataway, New Jersey.

The estimated salary range is $60,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Scientist to join our Protein Department QC group. This role is responsible for performing analytical characterization and quality control testing of recombinant proteins generated from high-throughput production workflows.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring protein identity, purity, and overall quality through robust analytical methodologies. This position operates in a data-driven and quality-focused environment where accuracy, reproducibility, and data integrity are essential. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with protein analytical techniques and familiarity with laboratory data management systems such as ELN, LIMS, or equivalent platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine and non-routine analytical and QC testing to evaluate protein identity, purity, and quality attributes.
2. Execute a range of protein characterization assays, including:
3. HPLC / UPLC (e.g., SEC, RP, IEX)
4. Capillary Electrophoresis (CE, iCE/cIEF)
5. SDS-PAGE
6. Western blot
7. LC-MS
8. Endotoxin assays
9. Prepare samples, reagents, buffers, and standards in accordance with established protocols and assay requirements.
10. Perform sample preparation workflows, including use of automated liquid handling systems where applicable.
11. Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data in ELN, LIMS, or equivalent systems, ensuring compliance with data integrity standards (e.g., ALCOA+ principles).
12. Support method troubleshooting and optimization, ensuring assay robustness, reproducibility, and consistency across runs.
13. Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure proper calibration and performance, supporting compliance with quality and safety standards.
14. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., protein production, process development) to support project timelines and deliverables.
15. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including method refinement, workflow efficiency, and data quality enhancement.

Qualifications:

1. BS or MS in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience in protein analytical characterization or QC.
2. Hands-on experience with protein analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, LC-MS, or endotoxin assays.
3. Familiarity with protein characterization workflows, including purity, aggregation, and identity analysis.
4. Experience with laboratory data systems (ELN, LIMS, or similar) and strong documentation practices.
5. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and reproducibility.
6. Experience in a CRO/CDMO or regulated QC environment is preferred.

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.