About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a confidential client in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals (bioanalytical laboratory) industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Assistant Scientist role supporting vaccines and immunochemistry research in a bioanalytical laboratory. You will perform routine sample preparation and analysis, review data for technical quality and regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate laboratory records. The role is fully onsite in Richmond, VA.

• Perform sample preparation and analytical procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical compounds in various formulations and biological matrices
• Review, interpret, and analyze data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, SOPs, and GLP/GMP standards
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Communicate project status to the project leader and participate in peer review of data prior to QA submission
• Operate and support routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal academic/vocational qualification
• 0–1 years of relevant laboratory experience (entry-level)
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation operation and maintenance, and familiarity with immunochemistry techniques
• Strong attention to detail, excellent manual dexterity, and clear written and oral communication skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

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Location & Schedule

• Onsite — Richmond, VA (must be able to work at the client’s Richmond laboratory)
• Full-time schedule (standard laboratory hours; schedule details provided during interview)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $92,260 per year (estimated)
• Benefits and additional compensation details will be provided by the client during the hiring process

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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