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# Associate Scientist, QC Client Services at LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

- **Company:** LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $29–$42/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc/jobs/5381855008

## Job description

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist, QC Client Services will provide technical knowledge to clients in a defined area of expertise. Expertise will include fundamental knowledge in technical transfer and data integrity evaluation in relation to Quality Control (Microbiological and Analytical) testing. The Associate Scientist will also author technical documents with Quality Assurance (QA) oversight. Additionally, the role will involve client interfacing, testing of samples, data review, and support of key business non-testing activities including client support, in accordance with cGMP regulations and departmental procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Author technical documentation to completion.
- Assisting Quality in completing new technical method qualifications and modalities.
- Assisting Quality in completing data integrity assessments for new instrumentation and modalities.
- Provide client facing support for existing and potential clients.
- Perform sample testing and data review.
- Applied knowledge and in-depth understanding of microbiological and analytical techniques.
- Demonstrated proficiency and ability to work independently.
- Assist with scientific insight for laboratory investigations, determine root cause for laboratory errors, and identify appropriate corrective/preventive actions for laboratory errors.
- Accurately document laboratory work.
- Be knowledgeable of current regulations pertaining to area of expertise.
- Assist with scientific insight for trends or results.
- Assist with scientific insight in determination of instrument performance checks/calibrations and participate in new instrument qualifications.
- Assist with scientific oversight of troubleshooting of instrumentation and methods. Recognize instrumentation and method issues and provide recommendations to management to resolve them.
- Provide scientific review during revision of SOPs as required.
- Seek to improve/obtain new technical skills and share learnings with department.
- Participate in filing review activities for area of expertise.
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment.

Education & Experience

B.A or B.S. degree in Biological Sciences or related field with greater than 3 years of cGMP laboratory experience and/or relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Demonstrated expert level theoretical and technical knowledge in area of concentration; skills, hands on training, and cGMP experience within the laboratory setting are required.
- Instrumentation experience in area of concentration.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations and general compendia (USP/EP/JP) methodology and instrumentation requirements are required.
- The candidate should be self-directed with a high degree of professional integrity, be organized, and detail oriented.
- Demonstrated problem solving ability and effective technical trouble shooting is required.
- Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize objectives from multiple projects and adhere to scheduled timelines while maintaining flexibility and attention to detail and to contribute to a team based, collaborative, and positive environment ensuring clarity of purpose and high commitment to business goals.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Physical Demands

Frequent repeated motions such as pipetting, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing on stepstools, and reaching is required. This role also requires frequent unassisted lifting (not to exceed 50 lbs.). Repetitive use of arms/hands/wrists and grasping is also required.

Work Environment

This position is office and laboratory based and requires the use of appropriate levels of personal protective equipment (PPE). This role will require safe interaction with biohazardous materials. Powdered materials and high temperature liquids and solids are also handled. This position is based indoors and primarily involves working with others, but also independently at times. This position is a team-based position that may require shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Less than 5% travel is required for this position.

Target Bonus

8%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY New York Pay Range $28.85—$42.31 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!

## About LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LOTTE BIOLOGICS is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focused on end-to-end biopharmaceutical antibody production, dedicated to becoming the most trusted partner in the industry.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of LOTTE Group, a large South Korean conglomerate)
- **Headquarters**: Seoul, South Korea (Parent entity); Syracuse, NY, USA (Primary US operational campus)
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Established as a subsidiary of LOTTE Group

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO); Biotechnology
- **Target customers**: Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies (B2B, Enterprise) needing outsourced development and cGMP manufacturing of biologic drug substances, including antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide as a leading global CDMO. The company aims to deliver therapies that enable a healthier world.

## Products & Services
- **Contract Development Organization (CDO)**: Development service capabilities across the product life cycle, including product launches, scale-down process verification, and technology transfers.
- **Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO)**: cGMP manufacturing services for the clinical and commercial supply of biological Drug Substance. The Syracuse Bio Campus has 40,000 liters of manufacturing capacity with 8x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors.
- **Analytical Testing Services**: Quality control testing including analytical tech transfer, in-process testing, finished product testing, and stability testing. The site is equipped with HPLC, UPLC, mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and automated ELISA systems.
- **ADC Service**: Conjugation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), combining the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of small-molecule drugs using stable linkers.
- **Drug Substance Storage**: On-site cell bank facility and cryogenic storage of drug substance with capacity for 5,460 x 10L bottles in a dedicated cryogenic storage building.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of LOTTE Group)
- **Key Metric**: Major capital investment underway with a 360,000L bio campus under construction in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea (operations beginning 2027), complementing the 40,000L Syracuse campus. The parent LOTTE Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Korea with operations in 30+ countries.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LOTTE Group (parent company with businesses in petro/fine chemicals, food, retail, hotels, construction, and IT). Regulatory compliance track record includes 62+ approvals by health authorities worldwide including FDA, EMA, PMDA, and MFDS.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion with a "two-track strategy of acquiring and building." The Songdo Bio Campus will add 120,000L of capacity at its first facility with plans for a total of 360,000L. The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" combined with the backing of a major global conglomerate.

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end capabilities**: Offers full lifecycle support from development through clinical and commercial production, including unique ADC conjugation services.
- **Conglomerate backing**: As part of LOTTE Group (established 1948, operating in 30+ countries), the company has deep financial resources, global supply chain access, and long-term strategic stability.
- **Proven regulatory track record**: With 62+ global health authority approvals, the company demonstrates mature quality systems and regulatory expertise.
- **Dual-campus strategy**: Operations in both the US (Syracuse, NY) and South Korea (Songdo, Incheon) provide geographic diversification and access to two major biotech markets.
- **State-of-the-art facilities**: Syracuse campus features 8 x 5,000L stainless steel bioreactors, 3 inoculation suites, 2 purification suites, and advanced analytical equipment for concurrent manufacturing of multiple products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Capacity expansion**: Major focus on constructing the Songdo Bio Campus in South Korea to add significant manufacturing capacity (up to 360,000L total).
- **Technology investment**: Emphasis on sustainable clean energy, automation, artificial intelligence, and quality systems to meet global manufacturing standards.
- **Talent development**: Commitment to fostering talent and offering secure, fulfilling career paths as the company scales.
- **Quality leadership**: Priority on maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance to serve as a trusted partner for clients.
- **Patient-centric approach**: Focus on improving patient outcomes and making a positive impact on global quality of life.

## Why Work Here
- **Start-up spirit with big-company backing**: The company describes itself as having a "start-up spirit" and "passion for quality manufacturing," combined with the resources and stability of being part of the LOTTE Group, a major global conglomerate.
- **Growth opportunities**: With a new 360,000L bio campus under construction and rapid expansion, there are significant career growth opportunities for professionals joining at this early stage.
- **Mission-driven work**: Employees contribute directly to delivering therapies that enable a healthier world, with a focus on improving patient outcomes globally.
- **Work environment**: The company emphasizes "Enriching the lives of its diverse workforce and their families" through a secure work environment where individual rights are respected. Core values include being inspired by science, embracing diversity, fostering talent, and connecting lives.
- **Location**: Syracuse, NY campus at 6000 Thompson Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057. The facility includes robust manufacturing support services onsite including MS&T, procurement, quality assurance, engineering, and enabling functions like HR and finance.
- **Benefits**: The company offers a "highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package" [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).
- **Current opportunities**: Active hiring in Syracuse, NY for roles including Principal Scientist (ADC Bioconjugation), Sr. Scientist (Analytical Sciences & Technology), Facilities Engineer, Plant Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Senior Engineer (ADC Manufacturing), Sr. Project Manager (PMO), Senior Specialist (Computer System Validation), and Associate Director (HR Operations) [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc).

## Sources
1. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Company About Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/company)
2. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Syracuse Bio Campus Page](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en/aboutus/syracuse)
3. [LOTTE BIOLOGICS - Main Website](https://www.lottebiologics.com/en)
4. [Greenhouse Careers Page - LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lottebiologicsusallc)

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