Biotech & Pharma STEM OPT Jobs in Tennessee

Job Summary:

The Associate Scientist, R&D - Biological Sciences supports research and development activities by planning and executing laboratory experiments, maintaining accurate scientific documentation, analyzing results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance product development and innovation. This role contributes to research projects from concept through commercialization and supports continuous improvement initiatives across assigned scientific disciplines. Assignments may include work in formulation sciences, biological sciences, analytical sciences, microbiology, or other R&D functions depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory experiments following established protocols and scientific methodologies.
• Design, execute, and document routine research studies under the guidance of senior scientists and project leaders.
• Analyze experimental data and communicate findings through written reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant laboratory notebooks and technical documentation.
• Support new product development, product optimization, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment within assigned area of expertise.
• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, samples, and test articles as required.
• Monitor, maintain, and organize laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to support project objectives.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), or other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established timelines.
• Stay current with scientific literature, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or another related scientific discipline.
• 1–3 years of laboratory or research experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments and maintaining detailed scientific documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formulation development
• Cell biology
• Molecular biology
• Microbiology
• Analytical chemistry
• Product stability testing
• Product development and commercialization
• Laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment
• cGMP, GLP, or FDA-regulated environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scientific curiosity and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques and technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent documentation and data integrity practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory environment with routine exposure to chemicals, biological materials, laboratory equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require occasional travel between facilities or to support business needs.

Company Summary:

Crown is a proud member of the Revance Portfolio of skincare offerings. Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company's vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance's award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists.

What Revance invests in you:

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
• Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
• Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a "qualified individual with a disability" in all aspects of the employment relationship. A "qualified individual with a disability" is "an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job."

Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.