Associate Scientist

Job TitleAssociate Scientist
Location(s)Lafayette

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity 

This is a 2nd shift position- 4-day work week– Monday-Thursday 12pm-10:30pmMT.

Job Summary

Horizon Discovery, a division of Revvity, is an award-winning biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with a global presence across the US, Europe and APAC regions.  Using our proprietary gene-editing platform and deep scientific expertise, we design and engineer a diverse portfolio of inspired cell solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, diagnostic, clinical laboratory and academic areas across the globe.

Revvity has a rewarding and exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist for our Synthetic Manufacturing laboratory. The Associate Scientist position will perform primary tasks in an ISO 9001:2015 laboratory in Lafayette, CO. Key responsibilities for this position include a wide array of duties related to the manufacturing, processing, and packaging of RNA and DNA oligonucleotides. This includes quality and quantity determination, inventory control, and order packaging. The position will require the ability to learn and to troubleshoot various aspects of manufacturing chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture oligonucleotides for our customers while adhering to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Utilize a Manufacturing Execution System to manage data related to customer orders and inventory.
• Operate liquid handling robotics and automated sample management equipment.
• Conduct quality control testing to ensure order quantity specs using Spectrophotometry.
• Accurately and efficiently complete final packaging of customer samples, maintain stocks of catalog product, and create larger library collections. 
• Prioritize workload to meet customer needs and new product launches.
• Accurately and effectively complete basic equipment tasks including, but not limited to, reagent filling, liquid-handling robot setup, operation, and cleanup, and handling of customer samples for final packaging.
• Cross-train to ensure the capability to complete the primary tasks in each Manufacturing laboratory, including, but not limited to, Oligonucleotide Synthesis, Quality Control, and Post Synthetic Process.
  • Process and purify customer samples using HPLC and Gel Electrophoresis.
  • Conduct quality control testing using HPLC, LCMS and UV-VIS spectroscopy.
• Collect requested data and communicate to the Manager.
• Ensure process compliance by regularly monitoring, reviewing, and updating SOPs and documentation as needed.  
• Maintain proper lab maintenance per SOPs and 5S standards.
• Comply with all EH&S regulations and policies.
• Fulfill other trainings, tasks and responsibilities as assigned and/or required.
• Must be willing to work in a lab with hazardous chemicals.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life or Natural Sciences
• 0-3 years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with laboratory standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to learn, troubleshoot, and operate specialized laboratory equipment, computers, and instrumentation software
• Advanced analytical skills using Microsoft Excel, with proficient data entry and typing skills
• Professional and clear communication skills, both written and verbal, teamwork is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the talent for teamwork
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Physical Requirements & Expectations:

• Ability to regularly move items weighing 30-60 pounds, with or without accommodation

Compensation Range:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $53,500-62,500. The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range allows for the successful candidate to have an opportunity to progress within the position and develop at our company. This base pay range does not take into account bonuses, equity, or other benefits which may be applicable and are dependent on the level and position offered.

What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

• Life and Disability Insurance  

• Paid Time-Off

• Parental Benefits

• Compassionate Care Leave

• 401k with Company Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

*For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Revvity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected].