Research Assistant, Site , West Point, PA

West Point PA

Senior Laboratory Manager, Sample Management Operations

At Evotec
, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCUREious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Research Assistant to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As a Research Assistant at Evotec
, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support Benchling and related laboratory information systems by providing user assistance, compliance monitoring, data curation, documentation, training, testing, and cross-system coordination. The position ensures high data quality and regulatory compliance for legacy and active research records. This position will help users with access and workflow issues and drives adoption through documentation and training.

It partners closely with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and IT/engineering to triage issues, validate fixes, and maintain synchronized records across Benchling, Dotmatics, and Limfinity.

• User support: manage access/reactivation, respond to inquiries, maintain FAQ repository, capture enhancement requests.
• Compliance monitoring: track empty containers, unregistered entities, unassigned samples, and location validation errors; support volume compliance reporting.
• Training & adoption: produce release notes, deliver re-training and onboarding, promote best practices.
• Documentation management: create and maintain user manuals and step-by-step guides; ensure version control and accessibility.
• Feature testing: test new features/releases, document test plans/results, report defects, and validate fixes.
• Record review & data curation: triage and correct legacy records, consult with scientists, update Dotmatics and other systems, and document decisions for traceability.
• Intake & troubleshooting: assist with cell line registrations/expansions and manage approval workflows.
• Tracking & data quality: report missing documentation, maintain master tracking file, and drive corrective actions.
• Tools: extensive Microsoft Excel use;
  PowerPoint for stakeholder communications.
• Collaboration:
  
  coordinate with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and stakeholders through meetings and status tracking.

• Required:
  
  BS (or equivalent) in life sciences or related field;
• 2+ years supporting scientific workflows/data curation/compliance
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication
• Excel and basic PowerPoint proficiency
• Preferred: experience with Benchling/LIMS/ELN, familiarity with lab workflows and compliance standards, user training and documentation experience, and basic understanding of validation and release processes.

• Growth Opportunities
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  We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll…