Analytical Scientist ELISA

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Overview

This lab-based role will provide hands-on support for routine bioanalytical testing, including ELISA and other plate-based assays, by executing critical experiments that support animal health product development.

Compensation

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Execute sample testing using immunoassay techniques including, but not limited to, ELISA, plate-based assays, SDS assays, and other ligand-binding methods
• Prepare samples, standards, controls, and reagents required for ELISA and related bioanalytical testing
• Perform accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting to support high-quality assay execution
• Organize, interpret, and present experimental data to peers to support project advancement
• Run, analyze, and evaluate experiments that support assay optimization and product development objectives
• Ensure experiments are well designed and documented with clear objectives
• Technically manage small-scale laboratory projects as required
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, observation, and technical report writing in collaboration with senior scientists and technicians
• Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Ensure high-quality data and documentation practices by authoring technical reports and contributing to the creation of SOPs
• Independently operate and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment relevant to assigned work
• Recognize and communicate atypical results/deviations and support investigation and resolution as needed
• Accurately document work in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share key learnings to advance portfolio projects and drive new platform innovations
• Adapt to new procedures and evolving project needs in a dynamic R&D environment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory work environment and encourage safe behaviors by coworkers
• Contribute to a cohesive team environment and maintain a positive attitude

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Ability to perform high-volume, accurate, and reproducible pipetting
• Hands-on experience performing, optimizing, and troubleshooting plate-based assays
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, technical curiosity, and high learning agility
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting and presenting technical data
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results
• Demonstrated ownership with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Interest in pharmaceutical science and drug product manufacturing with a willingness to learn and grow in this area

Additional Preferences

• Hands-on experience performing, optimizing, and troubleshooting ELISA assays
• Familiarity with microplate readers and assay data analysis software
• Experience supporting assay optimization, qualification, or transfer activities
• Understanding of standard curve generation, assay controls, data interpretation, and assay performance metrics, including precision, accuracy, reproducibility, and variability assessments
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Additional information

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life.

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.