Senior Associate Scientist II or Scientist I (Biopharma Research Lab)

Job Description

🔬 Scientist – Biopharma Services

Title Level Commensurate with Experience (Senior Associate Scientist II or Scientist I)

📍 Location : South Plainfield, NJ

Admera Health is hiring a Scientist to join our Biopharma Services team in South Plainfield, NJ. This is a hands-on, lab-based role supporting high-impact research in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS).

We are open to hiring at either the Senior Associate Scientist II or Scientist I level depending on your background. Title and responsibilities will align with your education, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

🧬 About Admera Health

Admera Health – Entering the ADvanced Molecular ERA

Admera Health is a genomic and bioinformatics research services company supporting pharmaceutical and biotech clients from early discoveries through clinical research. Our areas of expertise include genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and advanced bioinformatics.

We specialize in working with challenging sample types, such as FFPE, single-cell, and low-input materials, and offer tailored solutions across a wide range of platforms.

🌟 Why Join Us?

We’re proud of our innovative, energetic, and collaborative culture.

Our values :

Innovation

Accountability

Customer focus

Results orientation

Team-driven success

🧪 What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform molecular biology and NGS workflows (e.g., RNA-seq, WGS, WES)
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of experiments and outcomes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers and scientific teams
• Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous workflow improvement
• Ensure timely, high-quality project delivery in a fast-paced R&D environment

📈 Role Levels and Expectations

🔹 Senior Associate Scientist II

• Execute experiments with guidance
• Participate in troubleshooting and basic protocol refinement
• Assist with documentation, data review, and internal communications
• Support project timelines and collaborate with teammates
• May assist in training or mentoring with oversight

🔹 Scientist I

• Independently design, troubleshoot, and optimize experiments
• Lead training and mentoring of junior staff on techniques, documentation, and SOPs
• Contribute to or lead workflow development and process innovation
• Present results to internal stakeholders and clients
• Serve as a technical resource across departments

🎓 Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field
• For Senior Associate Scientist II : Typically 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience
• For Scientist I : Typically 5+ years of lab experience or a Ph.D. with industry exposure
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, sequence analysis)
• Experience with NGS platforms (e.g., Illumina) strongly preferred
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in research-focused or biopharma service environments preferred

💵 Compensation

• Salary Range Starting at : $70,000 annually (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
• Bonus Eligibility : Performance-based discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off and holiday schedule
• Ongoing professional development support

🌐 How to Apply

For more information, please visit www.admerahealth.com.

To review and apply to our open positions, visit : www.admerahealth.com / careers

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Admera Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.