Associate Scientist

Madison, WI Area

We're hiring entry-level laboratory professionals for multiple opportunities with companies throughout the greater Madison area. These positions support quality control, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory operations in food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer product environments. Responsibilities may include sample preparation, laboratory testing, data collection, documentation, quality inspections, and supporting production and quality teams while receiving hands‑on training from experienced scientists and laboratory professionals.

Opportunities may include exposure to industry-leading laboratory instrumentation and techniques, including

We're hiring entry-level laboratory professionals for multiple opportunities with companies throughout the greater Madison area. These positions support quality control, analytical chemistry, microbiology, and laboratory operations in food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and consumer product environments. Responsibilities may include sample preparation, laboratory testing, data collection, documentation, quality inspections, and supporting production and quality teams while receiving hands‑on training from experienced scientists and laboratory professionals.

Opportunities may include exposure to industry-leading laboratory instrumentation and techniques, including HPLC, GC, FTIR, dissolution, wet chemistry, pathogen testing, microbial plating, flow cytometry, particle size analysis, and other analytical testing methods. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related scientific fields looking to launch a career in the laboratory sciences.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or related science field
• Laboratory experience through coursework, internships, research, or industry experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document results
• Interest in analytical chemistry, microbiology, or quality control
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Verona, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Verona,WI.

Final date to receive applications This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

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