Job Title: PCR Scientist

Job Description

The PCR Scientist will perform routine qPCR testing and support projects involving both in-process and finished product testing. The role involves working with raw materials, extracting RNA, and testing final drug products. The analyst will also monitor contaminants, maintain instruments, and prepare reagents. Training will be provided for validation tasks, speciation assays, and various laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine qPCR testing with a 7-hour turnaround time.
• Conduct in-process testing on raw materials and extract RNA from tissue samples.
• Test finished drug products, including pancreatin powder.
• Monitor contaminants and perform positive control environmental monitoring.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Prepare reagents and manage inventory.
• Validate basic centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and liquid handler robots.
• Participate in software programming, lab space validation, and method drafting.
• Run speciation assays to identify and quantify different species within samples.

Essential Skills

• Experience with PCR, QC, testing, and method development.
• Knowledge of GMP, biology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, molecular biology, microbiology, and assay techniques.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment including pipettes, centrifuges, microbalances, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and qPCR software.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor’s degree or above in Microbiology or related discipline preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate QC Analyst: 2 years of PCR/Micro Lab experience preferred.
• QC Analyst: 2 years of GMP experience required, 5 years preferred in molecular pharmaceutical/GMP settings.
• Sr QC Analyst: 5 years of GMP experience required, 10 years preferred in molecular pharmaceutical experience and GMP.

Work Environment

The team works around the clock with shifts available from Sunday to Wednesday and Wednesday to Saturday, including both day and night shifts. Located in a state-of-the-art facility built in 2019, with plans for a new laboratory by 2025. The team culture is laid back yet driven, with a focus on hard work and camaraderie.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $43.26/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $22 - $43