Abzena

CDMO for complex biologics and ADCs

Analytical Lab Associate 1/2/Senior - Weekend Coverage

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBristol, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field, in progress or completed, or equivalent laboratory experience.
Two to five years of laboratory experience; internship, co-op, or academic laboratory experience is considered.
Basic understanding of laboratory safety and good documentation practices.
Learn correct preparation of samples, standards, reagents, and mobile phases for HPLC/UPLC; assist with system setup and execute pre-approved sequences only after training and under supervision; learn basic system-suitability concepts.
Foundational knowledge of assigned analytical platforms; perform basic laboratory and pre-set testing tasks under close supervision while completing structured training and qualification.
Learn basic instrument setup, sample preparation, capillary, gel, or column handling as applicable, and execution of established CE/GE and GC methods under direct supervision.
Learn approved Empower or equivalent chromatography data system workflows within limited role permissions; understand unique user credentials, attributable actions, contemporaneous recording, electronic signatures, audit trails, and the prohibition of undocumented data manipulation.
Learn and perform basic trained compendial and physicochemical tasks under supervision, including solution preparation, instrument checks, observations, calculations, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform basic sample preparation, labeling, and handling tasks under direct supervision.
Support routine analytical testing activities, such as running pre-set methods and recording results, as directed.
Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory checks, and instrument setup and clean-down.
Maintain accurate, legible records in laboratory notebooks according to good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices.
Follow all safety, quality, and standard operating procedure requirements in daily laboratory activities.
Participate in training and onboarding activities to build technical competency.
Support senior team members with general laboratory tasks as needed.
Support good manufacturing practice and stability testing activities under close supervision and only within documented training and qualification status.

With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully integrated teams, from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.

Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.

We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.

We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.

The Associate I is an entry-level laboratory role providing fundamental support to the analytical team. This role focuses on developing core laboratory skills, including sample handling, basic testing procedures, and GMP documentation practices, under close supervision.

12 hour shifts, Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday

Employees working a 36-hour weekly schedule will receive an additional 4 hours of compensation each week, providing enhanced earnings while maintaining a reduced work schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform basic sample preparation, labeling, and handling tasks under direct supervision.

Support routine analytical testing activities (e.g., running pre-set methods, recording results) as directed.

Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory checks, and instrument set-up/clean-down.

Maintain accurate, legible records in laboratory notebooks per GMP and good documentation practices.

Follow all safety, quality, and SOP requirements in daily laboratory activities.

Actively participate in training and onboarding activities to build technical competency.

Support senior team members with general laboratory tasks as needed.

Support GMP and stability testing activities under close supervision and only within documented training/qualification status.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field (in progress or completed); or equivalent laboratory experience.

2-5 years of laboratory experience; internship, co-op, or academic laboratory experience considered.

Basic understanding of laboratory safety and good documentation practices.

HPLC/UPLC: Learns correct preparation of samples, standards, reagents, and mobile phases; assists with system setup and executes pre-approved sequences only after training and under supervision; learns basic system-suitability concepts.

Platform proficiency: Foundational knowledge of assigned analytical platforms; performs basic laboratory and pre-set testing tasks under close supervision while completing structured training and qualification.

CE/GE and GC: Learns basic instrument setup, sample preparation, capillary/gel/column handling as applicable, and execution of established methods under direct supervision.

Empower and data integrity: Learns approved Empower or equivalent CDS workflows within limited role permissions; understands unique user credentials, attributable actions, contemporaneous recording, electronic signatures, audit trails, and prohibition of undocumented data manipulation.

Compendial methods: Learns and performs basic trained compendial/physicochemical tasks under supervision, including solution preparation, instrument checks, observations, calculations, and documentation.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

About the Company

Abzena

CDMO for complex biologics and ADCs

Abzena is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides integrated services for complex biologics and bioconjugates, including antibody-drug conjugates, from discovery through GMP manufacturing for clinical trials and commercial supply. Its offerings cover antibody discovery, protein engineering, cell line development, process and analytical development, and cGMP manufacturing, often using its proprietary ThioBridge and Composite Human Antibody platforms. Abzena differentiates itself by delivering end-to-end development and manufacturing for complex biologics and by leveraging its proprietary technologies, with global facilities in the US and UK and a history of strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help biotech and pharma programs progress efficiently from research to commercial supply by providing integrated services and potential licensing opportunities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Babraham, United Kingdom
Founded: 2001

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