Operations Scientist I

Operations Scientist - I Chantilly, VA

Work Schedule - Mon - Fri (Day Shift)

Job Responsibilities :

• Conduct bioanalytical sample preparations

• Document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.

• Communicate with project managers, lead scientists, and supervisor on projects daily/weekly

• Order consumables for projects as needed

• Plan assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.

• Provide detailed sample analysis and inventory updates to project managers and lead scientists to ensure projects meet agreed upon timelines

• Set up, operate and perform routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment

• Attend and participate in project meetings

• Support process improvement initiatives

• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment

• Participate in client visits as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 2 years or more of laboratory experience

• Experience using laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges)

• Experience with analytical instrumentation (for gas, liquids or solids)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry, biology

• 2 years or more experience working in a laboratory setting (e.g. balances, pipettes, centrifuges etc.)

• GLP Documentation experience

• Computer Experience (e.g., Word, Excel) or LIMS

Additional Job Standards :

• Experience working multiple projects in various stages at the same time

• Ability to handle a fast paced environment

• Organized and detailed communication

• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

• Experience working in a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology projects

Application Window : 5/21 thru 5/31/26

Benefits :

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please  click here . 

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