Buffer and Media Prep Scientist

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.

This lab-based role will provide hands-on support for animal health product development through the preparation and documentation of media, buffers, and laboratory solutions used to support development activities.

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour

• Prepare media, buffers, and laboratory solutions according to established procedures and protocols
• Perform accurate, precise, and reproducible pipetting and liquid-handling techniques to support media, buffer, and reagent preparation
• Support bioreactor setup, assembly, preparation, and operation for laboratory-scale processes
• Execute laboratory activities using aseptic techniques to maintain sterility and prevent contamination
• Maintain accurate documentation in batch records and/or electronic laboratory notebooks of media and buffer preparation, bioreactor activities, and laboratory procedures
• Organize and execute routine experimental work in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and applicable regulatory guidelines
• 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related scientific discipline
• Skilled in high-volume, accurate, and reproducible pipetting and liquid-handling techniques
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and contamination control practices
• Knowledge of laboratory solution preparation, including media, buffers, and reagents
• Demonstrated adherence to written procedures, SOPs, and laboratory documentation requirements
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and learning agility
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting technical data
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Hands-on experience preparing media, buffers, reagents, and laboratory solutions
• Exposure to bioreactor setup, assembly, operation, or maintenance activities
• Proficiency in the use of laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, and pipettes
• Background in research, development, manufacturing, or regulated laboratory settings
• Prior use of batch records, logbooks, or electronic laboratory documentation systems
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

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• 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,…