Quality Control (QC) Associate Scientist

GenScript Biotech Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Associate Scientist to join its dynamic US Protein Department in Piscataway, New Jersey. The estimated salary range is $60,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.

The role involves performing analytical characterization and quality control testing of recombinant proteins generated from high-throughput production workflows. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring protein identity, purity, and overall quality through robust analytical methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical and QC testing to evaluate protein identity, purity, and quality attributes.
• Execute a range of protein characterization assays, including HPLC / UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, LC-MS, and endotoxin assays.
• Prepare samples, reagents, buffers, and standards in accordance with established protocols and assay requirements.
• Analyze, interpret, and document experimental data in ELN, LIMS, or equivalent systems, ensuring compliance with data integrity standards.
• Support method troubleshooting and optimization, ensuring assay robustness, reproducibility, and consistency across runs.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and ensure proper calibration and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including method refinement, workflow efficiency, and data quality enhancement.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience in protein analytical characterization or QC.
• Hands-on experience with protein analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, CE, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, LC-MS, or endotoxin assays.
• Familiarity with protein characterization workflows, including purity, aggregation, and identity analysis.
• Experience with laboratory data systems (ELN, LIMS, or similar) and strong documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity, accuracy, and reproducibility.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment
• Paid time off policy, including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Well-being initiatives
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs