Our large pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA is seeking an Associate Scientist to join their growing Biologics Discovery group within their Protein Formulation, Quality Control & Inventory team. This individual will be responsible for supporting the fulfillment of protein and nucleic acid formulation, quality control, inventory distribution, as well as over compliance. The role will be composed of roughly 50% of time in the laboratory and 50% of time communicating, documenting and facilitating sample requests for internal teams. Training is provided for this opportunity and this team provides a lot of room for growth! Other responsibilities include:Lead protein, nucleic acid, and cell inventory distribution and transition to a new laboratory information management system (LIMS)Implement procedures to maintain accurate sample information within the inventory management system, providing commitment to consistency and quality controlCommunicating and coordinating fulfillment requests and auditing sample data to ensure integrityEvaluating and testing the quality of protein, nucleic acid and cell samples utilizing HPLC, FPLC, absorbance, gel electrophoresis, sterility testing and endotoxin testing.Analyzing assay results to identify deviations and verify material quality meets specified standardsCompleting bugger exchange, formulating or regenerating materials that are outside of desired specifications as neededCommunicating with stakeholders regarding inventory requests, providing timeline updates, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address any concerns or issues related to inventory or quality controlMaintaining organized inventory records and providing updates and effective communication to requestorsPreparing detailed documentation in laboratory notebooks as needed with timely records of experiments, protocols and observationsQualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field of studyMinimum of 1 year of laboratory experience working with Protein or DNA samplesPrior experience with mammalian cell culture or purificationExperience with HPLC, FPLC, absorbance, gel electrophoresis, sterility testing, NGS, or endotoxin testingExperience with sample storage within a sterile environmentSalary: $65,000-$90,000 (flexible based on experience)Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmHiring Method: Multiyear contract – After 1 year on contract, the individual will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role or have their contract renewed for another yearPTO: 10 PTO days, 6 paid sick days annually & paid HolidaysBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans availableExact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.