Senior Associate Scientist

The Opportunity: In this role, you will report to the Scientific Services Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location: Spring House, PA Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (hours may vary) Salary Range: $85,500–$95,000 annually + up to 5% ICP Annual Bonus Benefits Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid holidays Choice holidays Financial Well-Being 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Commuter benefits Tuition assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Additional Protection Critical illness coverage Accident insurance Hospital indemnity plans Identity theft protection Legal insurance Pet insurance Auto and home insurance Recognition Programs Peer recognition and rewards program Redeemable gifts and merchandise What we’re looking for Education Master's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience Experience Minimum 2-4 years of laboratory experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biologics, or life sciences environments. Industry experience supporting biologics development preferred. Technical Expertise Demonstrated experience with: Primary cell isolation from leukopaks Manual cell isolation techniques Multiparametric flow cytometry Flow cytometry data analysis Cell culture and aseptic techniques Inventory and sample management Experience with: FlowJo Mosaic Signals Microsoft Teams Strong documentation and compliance practices. Instrumentation Experience Experience operating and troubleshooting one or more of the following: Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy BD LSRFortessa BD FACSymphony Miltenyi MACSQuant iQue Flow Cytometry Platforms Highly Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: Prodigy Superuser experience or prior CliniMACS Prodigy certification Advanced expertise in complex multiparametric flow characterization and analysis Deep understanding of cytometer maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization Experience supporting biologics discovery and development programs Automation and workflow programming experience Experience with laboratory robotics and automated systems Strong scientific problem-solving and experimental design capabilities Nice-to-Have Qualifications Liquid handler programming Algorithm development Biomics or computational biology experience Coding or scripting experience supporting laboratory automation Advanced experience with automated inventory systems Exposure to high-dimensional flow cytometry analysis techniques How you will thrive and create an impact Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. Cell Isolation & Cell Processing Perform primary cell isolations from human leukopaks using the Miltenyi CliniMACS Prodigy platform . Execute manual and automated cell isolation workflows while maintaining aseptic techniques. Process human and animal samples in accordance with SOPs and safety requirements. Support biologics development activities through the generation and processing of primary cell samples. Conduct cell inventory management, live sample tracking, and liquid nitrogen (LN2) cell pulls supporting multiple BFP programs. Flow Cytometry & Data Analysis Operate and troubleshoot flow cytometry platforms including: BD LSRFortessa BD FACSymphony Miltenyi MACSQuant iQue systems Perform complex multiparametric flow cytometry assays, including: Experimental design Sample preparation Acquisition Compensation Gating strategy development Data analysis and interpretation Serve as a key resource for flow cytometer maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and instrument performance monitoring. Coordinate routine maintenance, deep cleaning, vendor servicing, and replacement part management. Assay Development & Biologics Support Develop and optimize biological and cell-based assays supporting biologics discovery and development efforts. Analyze and characterize cellular responses using advanced cytometry techniques. Support portfolio-wide biologics initiatives through scientific experimentation and laboratory execution. Participate in method development and continuous improvement projects. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic records. Document experiments, observations, protocols, and results in accordance with GDP and compliance requirements. Utilize Mosaic, SharePoint, Signals, FlowJo, and related systems for data and inventory management. Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and Avantor quality standards. Automation & Scientific Innovation Support laboratory automation initiatives. Collaborate on automated workflows and instrument integration projects. Contribute to programming and workflow optimization efforts when applicable. Assist in evaluating new technologies and automation solutions supporting biologics development. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessl