King of Prussia (Upper Merion), PA
Alphanumeric is hiring a Bench Scientist I to join our long-standing pharmaceutical client in King of Prussia (Upper Merion), PA. For more than 20 years, we've partnered with this global leader in developing life-changing medicines that improve the health and lives of patients around the world.
If you're an early-career scientist with hands-on analytical laboratory experience and a passion for quality, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical laboratory using state-of-the-art analytical technologies while expanding your technical expertise.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
What You'll Do:
As a Bench Scientist, you'll support analytical testing of biopharmaceutical drug products and drug substances for release, stability, and in-process testing while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform analytical testing on drug substance, drug product, stability, and in-process samples.
- Execute physical, chemical, and biochemical testing using a variety of analytical techniques.
- Prepare laboratory samples, standards, reagents, and solutions.
- Manage sample receipt, tracking, documentation, and lifecycle activities.
- Review, analyze, and approve laboratory data.
- Investigate laboratory deviations and author technical investigations.
- Write, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) development and validation activities.
- Perform routine GMP laboratory activities, including instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, audits, and equipment documentation.
- Support analytical method transfer, instrument lifecycle management, and validation projects.
- Maintain laboratory organization through 5S, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or another life science discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with one or more of the following analytical techniques:
- HPLC/UPLC.
- ELISA.
- qPCR.
- CGE.
- cIEF.
- SEC.
- SPR.
- Protein Concentration assays.
- Cell-based Bioassays.
Experience with laboratory systems such as:
- SAP/ERP.
- Empower.
- LES or LES-EM.
- Hamilton automated liquid handling.
- WebStatistica.
- Analytical instrument software (SoftMax Pro or similar).
Knowledge of:
- Current GMP (cGMP).
- FDA regulations.
- ICH Guidelines.
- USP/EP/JP requirements.
- Data Integrity principles.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a global biopharmaceutical leader.
- Gain experience with advanced analytical instrumentation and assays.
- Contribute to the development and release of innovative therapies.
- Collaborative, science-driven laboratory environment.
- Opportunity to expand your technical skills and grow your career.
If you're ready to make an impact in biopharmaceutical research and quality testing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!