Associate Scientist II (Biotech)

Location: St. Charles, Missouri, United States; onsite laboratory work, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship and should live within commuting distance.

Salary: Not specified.

Company

International life sciences and analytical testing organization providing laboratory research and testing services across pharmaceutical, biotech, food, environmental, cosmetic, and other industries.

What you will do

• Perform cell-based and analytical assays for ADME Toxicology, Ion Channel, Translational Biology, Cell and Gene Therapy, and Large Molecule Services.
• Maintain cell cultures in a BSL2 laboratory using aseptic technique and cleanroom guidelines.
• Prepare and manage buffers, reagents, media, inventory, and laboratory materials.
• Conduct production assays using recombinant, primary, and traditional cell models.
• Calculate and analyze data, perform QC reviews, and prepare project reports.
• Support R&D projects, equipment maintenance, client communication, training, and cross-functional delivery with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with in vitro enzymatic assays, HPLC, GC–mass spectrometry, ELISA, high-content imaging, electrophysiology, or flow cytometry.
• Experience in a contract research organization and in GLP or cGMP laboratory services.
• Experience with method development and optimization, automation, robotics, HTS applications, and recombinant cell-line development.
• Experience with documentation, laboratory record-keeping, data management, equipment, and office software.
• United States work authorization without restriction or sponsorship is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Collaborative laboratory environment with opportunities to train colleagues and contribute to research and development initiatives.