Job Title: Research Assistant Location: Rahway, NJ Reports To: Senior Laboratory Manager, Sample Management Operations About Us: this is who we are At Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated. Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCUREious with us and see where your curiosity can take you! The Role: Your challenge …in our journey We’re looking for a passionate and curious Research Assistant to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a Research Assistant at Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team. What You’ll Do: We are seeking a detail-oriented Research Assistant to support Benchling and related laboratory information systems by providing user assistance, compliance monitoring, data curation, documentation, training, testing, and cross-system coordination. The position ensures high data quality and regulatory compliance for legacy and active research records. This position will help users with access and workflow issues and drives adoption through documentation and training. It partners closely with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and IT/engineering to triage issues, validate fixes, and maintain synchronized records across Benchling, Dotmatics, and Limfinity. Key Responsibilities: User support: manage access/reactivation, respond to inquiries, maintain FAQ repository, capture enhancement requests. Compliance monitoring: track empty containers, unregistered entities, unassigned samples, and location validation errors; support volume compliance reporting. Training & adoption: produce release notes, deliver re-training and onboarding, promote best practices. Documentation management: create and maintain user manuals and step-by-step guides; ensure version control and accessibility. Feature testing: test new features/releases, document test plans/results, report defects, and validate fixes. Record review & data curation: triage and correct legacy records, consult with scientists, update Dotmatics and other systems, and document decisions for traceability. Intake & troubleshooting: assist with cell line registrations/expansions and manage approval workflows. Tracking & data quality: report missing documentation, maintain master tracking file, and drive corrective actions. Tools: extensive Microsoft Excel use; PowerPoint for stakeholder communications. Collaboration: coordinate with Cell Core, QB, technicians, and stakeholders through meetings and status tracking. Who You Are: Required: BS (or equivalent) in life sciences or related field; 2+ years supporting scientific workflows/data curation/compliance Strong attention to detail and excellent communication Excel and basic PowerPoint proficiency Preferred: experience with Benchling/LIMS/ELN, familiarity with lab workflows and compliance standards, user training and documentation experience, and basic understanding of validation and release processes. Why Join Us: Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow. Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. This role is site based. Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged. Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success. A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them. Are You Still Curious? If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Evotec Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCUREious and explore the endless possibilities at Evotec! The hourly pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $23.50 to $30.50 per hour. Hourly pay offered may vary depending on the individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits. Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Established in 1999, Cyprotex has over 150 staff based at its sites in the UK (Alderley Park in Cheshire) and in the USA (Watertown, MA). We operate as a contract research organisation and we have over 1700 customers worldwide within industries such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and personal care and the chemical and agrichemical markets. Outstanding customer service excellence and quality are key focuses of the business. In addition to our customer projects, we invest heavily in Research and Development of new techniques – many of these projects are exploring new in vitro or in silico methods to understand how chemicals or new pharmaceuticals may behave in humans in terms of their safety or efficacious effects. Cyprotex is a growing and successful business and we are constantly recruiting for motivated and hardworking staff who thrive within a dynamic and vibrant organisation. We are committed to providing an environment where employees can learn and develop their skills and are recognised and rewarded for the contribution they make to the Company. Much of our work is performed in multi-disciplinary project teams that enables exchange of ideas and knowledge, enabling people to develop and take on additional responsibility either within the team or across teams in the business. 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