Scientist I

Scientist I

Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Gateway Analytical, an Aptar Pharma company, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar!

What You Will Do at Aptar Pharma:

Join our dynamic team as a Scientist I, where you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge instrumentation, contribute to impactful research, and grow your career in a collaborative, quality-driven environment.

What Aptar Pharma Is Looking For:

The Scientist I is a developmental position, receiving guidance from upper level scientists and laboratory management. All tasks performed are in compliance with the Gateway Analytical quality management system and relevant normative standards to include, but not limited to: ISO 17025:2017, 21 CFR parts 210&211 and ISO 9001:2015.

The Scientist I is responsible for performing the following activities:

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      • Performs and completes all required training elements.
      • Prepares and analyzes samples in accordance with established and controlled procedures.
      • Evaluates and interprets data.
      • Authors reports independently, including signing as author of reports.
      • Serves as a technical liaison and resource between sales personnel and customers.
      • Performs quality-related instrumentation and ancillary equipment testing.
      • Reviews and writes laboratory procedures.
      • Aids the lab in maintaining quality KPIs including on time reporting and report accuracy.
      • Orders and inventories materials to maintain supplies.
      • Communicate and coordinate with instrument vendors when annual service or intermittent service is needed.
      • Take the lead on documentation and testing as needed for annual preventative maintenance and qualifications of assigned instrumentation.
      • Aid upper level scientists and management in troubleshooting instrumentation, as needed.
      • Aid upper level scientists and management in bringing new instrumentation and methods online.
      • Begin training for technical review of reports when deemed appropriate by management.
      • Cross-training on different technical offerings if deemed appropriate by management.
      • Provides training to new associate scientists on ancillary tasks.
      • Has scientists in training shadow lab work, when deemed appropriate by management.
      • Aids in audits/communicates with auditors as needed by QA and management.
      • All other duties as assigned by management.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

What you will bring to the journey:

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    • Education: Bachelor's (4-year) degree or advanced degree in a natural science or closely related field.
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

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      • Experience/Training: Previous training under the Gateway Analytical title of Associate Scientist or equivalent lab experience from an outside laboratory.
        
        
      • Instrumentation: As specified.
        
        
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

Skills:

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      • A keen interest in a fast-paced scientific learning environment with an emphasis on applying new skills, good written and oral communication skills, vast laboratory equipment knowledge, basic word processing skills, team oriented work ethic, and procedural skills for the use of various laboratory instrumentation.
      • Data collection, reporting, research, and technical analysis skills necessary.
      • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value based working environment
• Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.

• Competitive base salary
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k plan with Company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

Aptar Pharma offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary or base hourly rate determined by many factors including the role, experience, knowledge, skill set and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

The typical base annual salary range for the position of Scientist I to the specific work location of: Gibsonia, PA region is USD $51,000 to $69,000 per year. Additional details about total compensation and benefits are provided during the hiring process.

BE YOU, BE APTAR!

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information

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