Analytical Scientist

The Fountain Group; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group seeks a talented Scientist to join the Bioanalysis-Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics (BA-DMPK) team at our Ridgefield, CT facility. You will support the management and characterization of reagents used in bioanalytical assays for non-clinical and clinical studies.

You will collaborate with cross-functional DMPK teams, perform routine reagent and sample handling, coordinate calibration and data archiving, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline with 0-3 years with relevant experience.
• Experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and LC-MS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn electronic data management systems and laboratory software tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and characterization of critical reagents used in bioanalytical assays for non-clinical and clinical studies.
• Execute routine procedures related to reagents, matrices, and reference standards, including inventory management, storage, electronic tracking, and discrepancy resolution.
• Conduct analytical characterization of critical reagents, including concentration determination, aSEC and LC-MS.
• Archive analytical data, reports, and supporting documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and present findings clearly in team meetings.
• Coordinate calibration activities and ensure safety and regulatory compliance in DMPK labs.

Skills

aSEC

LC-MS

Delivery/results

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• **The manager is looking for any experience related to inventory, sample management, reagents, Quality control, SEC or LC-MS.**

Duties:

• Seeking a talented and innovative Scientist to join the Bioanalysis-Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics (BA-DMPK) department at our Ridgefield, CT facility.
• In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams within DMPK to support the management and characterization of critical reagents used in bioanalytical assays for non-clinical and clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Functions effectively as a team member, demonstrating the behaviors and attributes required to complete interdependent and cross-functional tasks in a dynamic work environment. Success depends on effective communication, collaboration, personal accountability, and a proactive attitude when handling urgent tasks and taking on new responsibilities.
• Execute routine procedures in an independent and efficient manner related to standard, specialized, and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards, including inventory management, physical receipt and organized storage, electronic tracking, monitoring, and discrepancy resolution. Manage off-site reagent sample storage and tracking.
• Conduct analytical characterization of critical reagents, including concentration determination, aSEC and/or LC-MS.
• Carry out laboratory safety responsibilities, including inspections of eyewash stations and fire extinguishers within the BA-DMPK laboratories.
• Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities in DMPK.
• Archive analytical data, reports, and supporting documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Communicate results through reports, presentations, and other Microsoft Office documents. Present findings clearly and effectively defend scientific conclusions in team meetings.
• May be assigned additional responsibilities (e.g., equipment maintenance, freezer management, etc.) under the direction of Bioanalysis/DMPK Management.
• Comply with applicable regulations and perform all work in a safe manner. Maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs.

Skills:

• Experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and LC-MS.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and successfully follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn electronic data management systems and laboratory software tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline with 0-3 years with relevant experience.