Associate Scientist

Payrate: $24.00 - $25.00/hr.
 
Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in life sciences and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to support the modernization of our global Bioanalytical Sciences LIMS/ELN ecosystem. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major digital transformation initiative within a world-class scientific organization. You will work closely with the global Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism – Bioanalytical Sciences (PKDM BA) team, collaborating with colleagues across sites in California and Germany, as well as with software vendors and internal subject matter experts. Your work will directly shape the implementation of our new LabVantage LIMS/ELN platform and help harmonize data and workflows across our global bioanalytical community.
 
Responsibilities:

• Partner with PKDM-BA and Research Informatics SMEs to understand workflows, map business processes, and define system requirements for experimental data and metadata management.
• Lead the integration of assay and study metadata, reagent and equipment information, and experimental raw data/results from multiple legacy systems into a unified global LIMS environment.
• Build inventory from each type of controlled chamber (e.g., refrigerator, freezer, LN2, Ambient, etc.) into an inventory management system.
• Contribute to test planning and execution to ensure the LIMS/ELN solution meets specifications, supports bioanalytical workflows, and complies with standards and regulatory requirements (including GxP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation covering requirements, processes, data flows, configurations, and user guides.
• Assist in developing and delivering training to end users adopting the new LIMS/ELN system.
• Serve as a liaison between PKDM-BA labs (ATO and ASF), research teams, technology teams, and software vendors.
• Foster strong collaboration across diverse groups including bench scientists, data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in life sciences, computer sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with laboratory software and electronic data processes in the pharma/biotech industry.

 
Skills:

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (e.g., Watson LIMS, StarLIMS, IDBS ELN, Others) would be helpful.
• Experience in GxP environments and understanding of computerized system validation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and 11) is desired.
• Self-driven and consistent demonstration of initiative.
• Ability to multi-task activities while maintaining attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional scientific and technical teams.
• Adaptability, energy, and willingness to work across time zones.
• Innovative mindset with a track record of driving ideas to implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team matrix environment.
• Comfortable interacting with a diverse team with wide-ranging skillsets.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of regulatory (GLP and GCP) and pharmaceutical processes is recommended.

 
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $24.00 - $25.00 /hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 
 
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