Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Life Sciences Associate Scientist for an Onsite position with a Major Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong expertise in life sciences and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to support the modernization of a global Bioanalytical Sciences LIMS/ELN ecosystem. This contract offers the opportunity to contribute to a major digital transformation initiative within a world-class scientific organization. The successful candidate will work closely with the global team, collaborating with colleagues across sites, software vendors, and internal subject matter experts to shape the implementation of a new LIMS/ELN platform.
Responsibilities: - For Controlled Environment Equipment (CEE), build and manage inventory from each type of controlled chamber (e.g., refrigerator, freezer, LN2, Ambient, etc)
- Build a process with lab staff for check-in and checkout of these controlled chambers
- Track products in low temperature, focusing on accuracy, safety, and efficiency by managing receiving, storing, picking, and shipping
- Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventories; reconcile physical stock with system records
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as damaged goods, short shipments, and missing items
- Lead the integration of assay and study metadata, reagent and equipment information, and experimental data from multiple legacy systems into a unified global LIMS environment
- Contribute to test planning and execution to ensure the LIMS/ELN solution meets specifications and complies with standards and regulatory requirements
- Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation covering requirements, processes, data flows, configurations, and user guides
- Assist in developing and delivering training to end-users
- Serve as a liaison between labs, research teams, technology teams, and software vendors
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in life sciences, computer sciences, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with laboratory software and electronic data processes in the pharma/biotech industry
- Experience in inventory roles, preferably in cold storage or logistics
- Self-driven and consistent demonstration of initiative
- Ability to multi-task activities while maintaining attention to details
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional scientific and technical teams
- Knowledge of MS Office tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
Desired skills: - Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (e.g., Watson LIMS, StarLIMS, IDBS ELN, Others)
- Experience in GxP environments and understanding of computerized system validation and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and part 11)
- Knowledge of regulatory (GLP and Google Cloud Platform) and pharmaceutical processes
Pay range: $30.09 - $33.43 per hour
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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