Associate Scientist
Software Specialists
Thousand Oaks, CA · Posted October 21, 2026
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Job Title: Associate Scientist Location: Thousand Oaks, California (On-Site)
Shift: 8:00AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary: We are supporting a contract opportunity for an Associate Scientist to help advance a global laboratory informatics modernization effort. Our team is seeking an individual who can bridge scientific workflows, data management, and system implementation to strengthen experimental data, metadata, and inventory processes across a collaborative bioanalytical environment.
Responsibilities:
Partner with laboratory and informatics stakeholders to map workflows, define requirements, and support system modernization activities.
Support the integration of assay and study metadata, reagent and equipment information, and experimental data from legacy systems into a unified environment.
Build and maintain controlled environment equipment inventory processes, including check-in and check-out workflows for chambers such as refrigerators, freezers, LN2, and ambient storage.
Contribute to testing, documentation, training, and user support while collaborating with scientific, technical, and vendor teams across sites and time zones.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer sciences, or a related field; or a Master’s degree; or an Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 6 years of experience.
Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with laboratory software and electronic data processes in the pharma/biotech industry.
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks, such as Watson LIMS, StarLIMS, IDBS ELN, or similar systems, is helpful.
Experience in GxP environments and knowledge of computerized system validation and regulatory frameworks such as FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and 11 is desired.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask, maintain attention to detail, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional scientific and technical teams.
Knowledge of MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook, plus familiarity with GLP and GCP pharmaceutical processes, is recommended.
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