PATHWAYS
Building and Inspiring the Life Sciences Talent and Workforce Pipeline
Career Roadmap
Jobs Requiring a 2-year Associate's Degree
Lab Animal Technician
$43,789
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Responsible for the health and welfare of animals for experimental purposes. Coordinates with vendors and investigators conducting the research projects. Oversees procurement of animals and supplies. Develops standard operating procedures and maintains records compliant with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
0-2 years relevant experience. AALAS certification is required; some employers offer AALAS training after hire.
Media Prep Technician
$43,789
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Prepares media and solutions used in labs following established standards and work instructions. Maintains detailed records for batches prepared.
Requirements
Science degree and 0-2 years related experience.
Laboratory Assistant
$35,536
per year Average base salary per year in MarylandJob Description
Performs a variety of laboratory tasks and techniques, following protocols, making observations, and recording data. Maintains an experimental notebook and may provide summaries regarding experiments.
Requirements
Science degree and 0-2 years related experience.
Quality Documentation Associate
$32,724
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Clerical and administrative support to the documentation system. Coordinates the review and revision of procedures, specifications, forms, etc.
Requirements
0-3 years’ experience.
Validation Technician
$93,349
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Compiles and analyzes validation data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for changes and/or improvements. May investigate and troubleshoot problems and determine solutions. Maintains appropriate validation documentation and files.
Requirements
0-2 yrs. related experience.
Quality Control Technician
$50,423
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Performs a wide variety of inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures for the manufacturing process according to Standard Operating Procedures. Performs in-process inspection and documents results. Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation. Writes and updates inspection procedures and checklists as necessary.
Requirements
0-2 years experience with quality control systems. B.S. degree with additional experience is desirable.
Facilities Technician
$45,808
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Daily monitoring, repair, and preventative maintenance on facilities, systems, and equipment.
Requirements
Completion of technical school and/or knowledge and aptitude in major trades.
Instrument /Calibration Technician
$64,741
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Performs maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of analytical equipment and instrumentation to comply with regulatory requirements. Maintains logs and required documentation.
Requirements
Electronics technology degree with 2 years related experience.
Customer Service Representative
$51,526
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Ensures product delivery in accordance with customer and manufacturing capabilities and for responding to customer product inquiries and satisfaction issues.
Requirements
Technical or scientific field degree desired.
Technical Support Representative
$48,317
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Provides technical direction and support to customers on the use and maintenance of company products. Serves as a contact for customers on technical and service-related problems.
Requirements
0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
Buyer
$48,317
per year
Average base salary per year in Maryland
Job Description
Responsible for obtaining materials, scientific equipment, and services. Checks requisitions, obtains price quotations, examines bids, and awards contracts. A buyer develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Ensures the quality, integrity, and value of the purchase.
Requirements
0-2 years’ experience in purchasing, preferably in a scientific area. Scientific discipline degree desired.