Analyst II - DMPK

BioAgilytix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BioAgilytix Labs, LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking an LC-MS/MS focused professional to support method validation and biological sample analysis. You will work with a team of scientists, gaining hands-on experience in sample prep and LC-MS/MS instrumentation across small molecules, proteins, peptides, and biomarkers.

You will contribute to data integrity, participate in assay development, and ensure compliance with GxP guidelines while collaborating across projects and clients to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with 2+ years (Bachelor) or 1+ year (Master) in a scientific lab
• Experience carrying out routine tasks with strict methodologies for analysis and sample prep
• Experience with LC-MS/MS bioanalytical assays and data handling in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Compile/process data and generate power exports
• Prepare summary tables and peer review raw data
• Order reagents and participate in assay development/validation
• Run assays independently across biomarker/LC-MS/MS projects
• Adhere to methods, prepare buffers, and use LIMS
• Maintain inventory and document sponsor samples and data per GxP guidelines

Skills

LC-MS/MS

Bioanalytical testing

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

GxP environment

MS Excel/Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field

Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field

Tools

LIMS system

Job description

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best‑class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution‑oriented and deadline‑driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast‑paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

In this role, you will support LC-MS/MS method validation studies and the analysis of biological samples. Our clients trust us to deliver excellence in data and bioanalysis, and this role is a key part of our project lifecycle. Working alongside a team of expert scientists, you will gain hands‑on experience with sample preparation and LC-MS/MS instrumentation across projects involving small molecules, proteins, peptides, and/or biomarkers. Each project brings opportunities to build your technical skills and deepen your understanding of bioanalytical testing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Compile/process data (make power export)
• Prepare summary tables
• Peer review raw data
• Order reagents
• Participate in assay development and validation
• Run assays independently; (biomarker, cell‑based, immunogenicity, immuno‑, enzymatic, or LC/MS/MS)
• Adhere to provided method/directive
• Prepare buffers
• Use LIMS system
• Participate in sample analysis
• Pipetting
• Adhere to safety requirements
• Keep accurate inventory of supplies for assays
• Responsible for accurate record keeping with regard to sponsor's samples, data, and reports (documentation according to GxP guidelines)

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than two (2) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field withnot less than one (1) year experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

• Ability to carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment.
• Experience with sample preparation and running established LC-MS/MS assays for bioanalytical sample analysis.
• Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Experience working in a GxP environment preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Supervision Received

• Frequent supervision and instructions
• Infrequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
• Frequent mobility needed
• Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects, including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

$29 - $32 an hour

The hourly pay range listed above reflects BioAgilytix's hiring range for this position.

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

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