Associate Scientist 1 - Container Qualifications Lab

Post Date

Dec 04, 2025

Location

Readington,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

08833
US
Feb 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Materials Science & Engineering

Req #

MSP-1543b8ac-60a9-4132-a365-f616d9c4e69f

Pay Rate

$18 - $23 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is seeking a highly skilled Associate Scientist 1 for their Container Qualifications Lab. In this role you'll join a team of 6. This team responds to client requests to conduct USP tests for container qualifications that package medicine. This could be plastic or glass syringes, glass wear for injectables, or any type of package you would see at a store that holds drugs or medicine. In order to be successful on this team you must have a bachelor's degree in STEM, but preferably chemistry. Any prior experience working in a GMP certified lab will help you succeed on this team, but isn't necessary. This team will host an extensive training that includes both observing, doing with a mentor, and then working on your own ensure you feel comfortable doing tests solo. This is a 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity in Lebanon, NJ.

Responsibilities:
-Provide fundamental analysis in support of standard testing materials utilizing standard Container Qualification (CQ) instrumentation; follows Standard Operating Procedures and methods to perform testing.
-Provide fundamental review, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of testing results.
-Oversee or reviewing, completing, and processing various types of standard CQ forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
-Analyze and reviews process, results, feedback, and related CQ information on an ongoing to as needed basis to determine trends, draw conclusions, interpret findings, and presents results, proposals, and recommendations to management.
-Ensure the accuracy of more fundamental tests, equipment, actions, procedures and operational databases, reports, and related details through audits, queries, and operational reviews; works with teams to resolve discrepancies; resolves discrepancies or escalates discrepancies to ensure quality assurance in testing process/results.
-Clean, maintains, prepares, and calibrates equipment, samples, and related areas.
-Interpret and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.
-Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
-Promote and supports the overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Associate's degree required
-Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
-Go getter personality, ability to retain information and learn quickly
-Team player and collaborative mindset
-Ability to commute 5 days/week to their Lebanon, NJ lab
-Ability and interest in doing some weekend overtime as needed

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Prior experience working within a lab setting
-Prior experience specifically within a GMP lab

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.