Associate Scientist

Job Title: Associate Scientist Intern

Location: Torrance, CA | Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary | 6 Months

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM

Compensation: $24.00 Per Hour

Job Summary:

The Associate Scientist Intern supports product development activities related to advanced staining reagents used in IHC and ISH applications. This opportunity is ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in gaining hands-on experience in a scientific and regulated laboratory environment. Responsibilities include assisting with regulatory documentation, organizing and reviewing technical records and Design History Files (DHFs), supporting IVDR transition activities, performing laboratory experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing technical summaries and reports. This role also supports quality system activities, maintains accurate documentation, and assists with product development and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams to support project timelines, regulatory documentation updates, technical record maintenance, and management of tissue block inventory and vendor procurement activities
• Coordinate tissue section requests, support interdepartmental communication, transfer approved tissue slides to Quality Control, and assist with tissue specimen sectioning for research and testing activities
• Support laboratory and research activities by preparing tissue specimens, assisting with protocol development, creating and re-embedding tissue blocks, and executing IHC and ISH experimental procedures
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, perform laboratory analytical testing, support software and instrumentation testing activities, and prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and supplies
• Maintain laboratory organization and equipment, coordinate with external collaborators regarding tissue samples, and provide project updates and review support to senior management
• Support product development activities by assisting with stability studies, investigating experimental results, collaborating cross-functionally, and preparing technical documentation and product transfer materials
• Support continuous improvement initiatives while helping ensure compliance with quality standards, FDA QSRs, ISO requirements, and environmental health and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and communicate experimental results through written reports, verbal updates, and presentation materials
• Support cross-functional teams with additional duties as assigned while maintaining professional and proactive communication with supervisors and team members

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0–2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated technical writing ability
• Knowledge of biological sciences and scientific methods
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
• Basic computer and clerical skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of quality
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Knowledge of biochemical techniques including IHC, ISH, antibody applications, spectrophotometry, bacterial culture, mammalian cell culture, DNA, RNA, PCR, and probe techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse teams
• Proficiency using EndNote for technical document citation

Preferred:

• Previous GMP/GLP experience preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment on a frequent basis
• Ability to read and analyze information in both hard copy and electronic formats
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing work demands
• Strong problem-solving, listening, and task management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups
• Ability to sit frequently and occasionally stand, walk, reach, and use hands and fingers throughout the workday