Associate Scientist I

BellBrook Labs has been developing innovative high-throughput screening solutions to accelerate drug discovery and biological research since 2006. The company’s flagship Transcreener® high throughput screening (HTS) assays kits have been used by hundreds of pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world to develop more effective drugs for treating cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and other debilitating diseases. In addition to providing high-quality HTS assay reagents, the company leverages its technology and expertise for Assay Development and Hit-to-Lead Services and for internal discovery programs focused on innate immunity dysfunction. BellBrook scientists see the immediate impact of their efforts in the company’s HTS assay reagents and services business and the longer-term medical and societal impact through the development of proprietary therapeutic molecules. This position is a great opportunity for an entry-level scientist to gain valuable experience and holds the potential for significant growth.  

Position Objective: 

Primary responsibilities will be production, quality control, and documentation for biochemical assay components. This is primarily a laboratory position and requires strong skills in biochemical experimental and analytical methods. The Associate Scientist I, Manufacturing role, either independently or as a team, will be responsible for reagent production, quality control, dispensing, product stability testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and lab supply ordering. The position will also involve work on Research & Development projects as time permits. 

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing – Produce and dispense biochemical assay components, including chemical and biological reagents, in accordance with manufacturing protocols.
• Quality Control – Perform quality control and stability testing on biochemical assay reagents and identify when supplementary testing is needed.
• Documentation – Keep complete and accurate documentation of all work through paper and electronic batch records and/or lab notebook entries in a timely manner.
• Laboratory Support - Perform glassware washing and sterilization and prepare commonly used buffers, reagents, and stock solutions.
• Laboratory Organization - Maintain organization of lab, including coordinating and managing laboratory supply inventory and maintaining organized freezer storage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in a scientific discipline with 2 years of lab experience preferred.
• BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology.
• Strong laboratory skills and proven experience with reagent preparation and testing and biochemical methods.
• Knowledge and experience with biochemical and/or biological reagent manufacturing and QC processes in an industrial setting would be helpful but are not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and outstanding communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously and shift attention when necessary.
• Must work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be capable of organizing work, multi-tasking and performing multiple functions that may change over time.

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume to jobs@bellbrooklabs.com. 

BellBrook Labs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer