Associate Scientist Jobs in Missouri
Associate Scientist jobs in Missouri are open across Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chesterfield and other Missouri metros, with employers like SSM Health, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Artech hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
- Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
- 100% on-site
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
The role:
- Perform testing of samples and report data under cGMP regulatory guidance for biologics product development, release, and stability studies
- Execute laboratory techniques including mammalian cell culture and sterile technique
- Conduct in vitro cell-based assays (e.g., reporter gene bioassay, cell proliferation bioassay)
- Perform ELISA assays (quantitative and potency; fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD)
- Execute molecular biology methods (e.g., qPCR, PCR)
- Conduct kinetic binding assessments (e.g., BLI or SPR) and flow cytometry
- Follow SOPs and ensure legible, accurate, and compliant documentation under cGMP requirements
- Support drafting of methods, method forms, and result reports while adhering to safety and compliance standards
The candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science
- No work experience required
- Has applied knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor
- Well organized with ability to multitask, including independently working on multiple projects
- Able to be flexible with daily work schedule
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Why you should join Catalent:
- Competitive medical benefits and 401K
- 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Associate Scientist Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- SSM Health9

- Catalent Pharma Solutions7

- Artech2

- Pivot Bio2

- Altasciences Preclinical Scranton1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Science & Research10
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education1
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate scientist jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life science field
- Hands-on experience with standard laboratory techniques such as PCR, ELISA, or cell culture
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism, Excel, or Python
- Familiarity with GLP or GMP compliance and laboratory documentation standards
- Experience writing or following standard operating procedures and lab notebooks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Associate Scientist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many associate scientist jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 25+ associate scientist openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chesterfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
Which Missouri cities have the most associate scientist jobs?
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chesterfield have the most associate scientist openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire associate scientists in Missouri?
Employers hiring associate scientists in Missouri include SSM Health, Catalent Pharma Solutions, and Artech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote associate scientist jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of associate scientist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for associate scientist jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to associate scientist jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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