Media and Buffer Preparation Scientist

Prepare laboratory media, buffers, stock solutions, reagents, and custom formulations in accordance with approved recipes, batch records, and standard operating procedures.
Weigh, measure, mix, adjust pH, and verify conductivity, osmolarity, and other required parameters of prepared solutions.
Execute media and buffer preparation activities utilizing laboratory balances, pH meters, conductivity meters, filtration systems, and related laboratory equipment.
Review and process material requests to ensure timely preparation and delivery of laboratory supplies.
Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation, batch records, logbooks, labels, and electronic records.
Perform material dispensing, container preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution activities.
Support laboratory inventory management by monitoring raw material levels, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
Verify recipes, formulations, calculations, and preparation instructions prior to execution.
Troubleshoot preparation issues, material discrepancies, and equipment-related challenges.
Collaborate with scientists, laboratory personnel, and operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
Follow applicable safety procedures for handling chemicals, hazardous materials, and laboratory reagents.
Support laboratory housekeeping, equipment maintenance, calibration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with procedure updates, documentation revisions, and implementation of process improvements.
Maintain compliance with GxP, GDP, ALCOA+, and laboratory quality requirements.
Ensure all laboratory activities are performed in accordance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Foster a collaborative, engaged, and team-oriented work environment.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
Experience preparing laboratory solutions, media, buffers, reagents, or chemical formulations.
Knowledge of laboratory calculations, solution preparation, concentration conversions, and scientific measurements.
Experience working in laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, or manufacturing environments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship.
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills and Certifications
Experience in a GMP, GLP, GxP, or regulated laboratory environment.
Experience supporting biologics, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology development laboratories.
Familiarity with media preparation, buffer formulation, chromatography buffers, and cell culture support materials.
Experience with laboratory inventory systems, electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), or LIMS platforms.
Knowledge of buffer chemistry, solution stability, and formulation development.
Experience supporting high-throughput laboratory operations and service-based laboratory environments.
Experience authoring SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
Familiarity with chemical safety, SDS documentation, and hazardous material handling.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No