Associate Scientist

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Associate Scientist Job Description The Associate Scientist supports equipment, process, and cleaning validation activities within a large, GMP-regulated sterile injectables manufacturing facility that is undergoing significant expansion. This role focuses on executing routine validation tasks, documenting results with precision, and contributing to protocol development and final report generation. The position offers the opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding site and to help support the introduction of new manufacturing lines for a broad portfolio of generic injectable and oral medicines. Responsibilities Assist in routine validation tasks, including running experiments and precision studies to support equipment and process qualification. Perform IQ/OQ/EQ-related activities for equipment and process validation under established protocols and procedures. Record validation data accurately and completely in accordance with GMP and internal documentation standards. Maintain detailed and organized laboratory notebooks for qualification and validation studies. Support validation activities that include research, protocol writing, protocol execution, and final report generation. Contribute to a variety of validation projects and studies in areas such as product and process validation, sterilization validation, cleaning validation, and equipment validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the introduction and qualification of new filling and compounding suites and manufacturing lines. Follow all site procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in a sterile injectables and oral drug manufacturing environment. Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to validation processes, documentation practices, and laboratory workflows. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific field. 0-6 months of relevant experience in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, or validation-focused environment. Exposure to

IQ/OQ/EQ

activities for equipment and process validation. Basic understanding of validation principles as they apply to equipment, processes, cleaning, and sterilization. Ability to accurately record and organize experimental and validation data. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation. Ability to follow written protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulatory guidelines. Effective written and verbal communication skills to support protocol writing and report generation. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment within a regulated setting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge in validation, chemistry, biology, or biochemistry, particularly within pharmaceutical or biotech environments. Familiarity with GMP principles and their application in a manufacturing or laboratory setting. Interest in product, process, sterilization, cleaning, and equipment validation within sterile injectables manufacturing. Willingness to learn and grow within a rapidly expanding site, including supporting new manufacturing lines and technologies. Ability to adapt to changing project priorities in a dynamic, construction and expansion-focused environment. Motivation to contribute to the long-term build-out and success of a large pharmaceutical campus. Work Environment The role is based at a very large, GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility composed of multiple buildings on a growing campus. The site is undergoing significant construction, demolition, and expansion, including the addition of new filling and compounding suites and new manufacturing lines such as an IV bag line planned to go commercial. The facility focuses on the production of high-quality generic medicines, including injectable and oral drugs such as vitamins, antibiotics, hormones, and other critical therapies. The environment is fast-evolving, with the current team expanding from several dozen employees to a much larger workforce over the coming years as the campus build-out progresses. Work is conducted in controlled, regulated laboratory and production areas that emphasize safety, quality, and compliance with GMP standards. Employees operate within a structured, documentation-driven setting that supports both current validation activities and long-term manufacturing scale-up. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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 Bedford,OH.

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