Sr. Associate Scientist - Plate Based

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Scientist - Plate Based

Job Description

The Scientist will support the Quality Control Method Transfer and Validation team by performing method validation activities, including drafting protocols and reports, executing validation assays, and conducting data analysis. The Scientist will also be responsible for reviewing reports and data in accordance with cGMP and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Independently conceptualize, plan, and execute laboratory experiments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts to determine the most suitable analytical methodologies to support project initiatives.
• Lead and manage multiple projects, assisting teams in developing effective strategies for analytical needs and controls.
• Engage with the method development team and participate in both in-process and final product sample analyses.
• Author relevant sections of technical reports to support interdepartmental technology and method validation and transfer processes.
• Prepare technical reports, critically review data, and evaluate new instrumentation and analytical techniques / approaches as required.
• Independently analyze experimental data and provide conclusive insights.
• Mentor junior scientists and offer technical guidance when required.
• Support the technical leads and the Sr. Scientist with project activities to meet deadlines.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This role is within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing organization focused on vaccine and mAb intermediate manufacturing. The work environment includes both office and lab settings. The position operates on a 1st Shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional weekend work required on a rotating basis for specific projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sanford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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