Assistant Scientist

Job Description

The Assistant Scientist supports R&D and Quality Control operations through the review of analytical data, laboratory records, and supporting documentation. This role ensures testing data is accurate, complete, traceable, and compliant with approved methods, specifications, SOPs, GMP requirements, and Good Documentation Practices.

Key Responsibilities

Review analytical data, laboratory records, and supporting documentation generated by QC laboratories.

Review results from analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry.

Verify calculations, specifications, instrument outputs, chromatograms, and test results for accuracy and completeness.

Ensure laboratory documentation complies with approved methods, SOPs, GMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, and data integrity standards.

Identify errors, discrepancies, atypical results, and documentation deficiencies and partner with laboratory personnel to resolve issues.

Review data associated with raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability studies.

Utilize laboratory information and electronic data systems to review analytical data and track sample status.

Support investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT events, and other quality-related activities as needed.

Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable records.

Collaborate with QC analysts, laboratory leadership, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional teams to support testing and product-release timelines.

Follow all applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and site procedures.

Skills and Requirements

BS degree with less than 1 year experience, OR Associate/certificate/high school background with 1+ year laboratory experience

Academic lab experience counts, particularly for entry-level candidates.

Looking for basic, trainable laboratory skills:

o GDP / good documentation practices o Lab safety o pH meters o Analytical balances o Pipettes/glassware o General chemistry laboratory experience

Experience with analytical laboratory testing and/or laboratory data review preferred.

Working knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, spectroscopy, dissolution testing, and wet chemistry.

Knowledge of GMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices, pharmaceutical quality standards, and data integrity principles required. Laboratory experience with HPLC, GC, or dissolution testing is a plus

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.