Associate Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to join their innovative Pharmacokinetics team. This role involves supporting bioanalytical method development and validation, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to assess pharmacokinetics for groundbreaking drug studies. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in biochemistry and a passion for bioanalysis. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while contributing to the development of novel therapeutics. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic research environment and make a significant impact in the field of drug development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience in ligand binding assay development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate ligand binding assays for PK studies.
• Analyze and interpret data while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (Mandarin/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry

Master’s degree in Molecular Biology

Tools

ELISA

MSD

Gyrolab

SoftMax Pro

Watson LIMS

GraphPad Prism

Automated Liquid Handling Systems

Python

Kotlin

Job description

Job Description

Associate Scientist (Pharmacokinetics) – Biologics

Job Title: Associate Scientist (Pharmacokinetics) – Biologics

Location: 760 Pennsylvania Dr, Exton, PA 19341

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award-winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Scientist to join our Pharmacokinetics (PK) group. The successful candidate will support bioanalytical method development, validation, and sample analysis using ligand binding assays (LBA) to assess pharmacokinetics for preclinical and clinical studies. This role requires expertise in bioanalytical techniques, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and validate ligand binding assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab) for quantifying therapeutic molecules in PK studies.
• Perform routine bioanalysis of preclinical and clinical samples under GLP and non-GLP conditions.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to assay performance and instrumentation.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of experimental procedures and results in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Contribute to the preparation of bioanalytical reports, method validation reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with pharmacokinetics, toxicology, clinical, and regulatory teams to support drug development programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (GLP, FDA, EMA) and company policies for bioanalytical studies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Entry-level candidates, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Hands-on experience in ligand binding assay development, validation, and sample analysis through coursework, internships, or research projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with bioanalytical techniques such as ELISA, MSD, and Gyrolab.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity assessment, and bioanalytical regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a GLP-compliant environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot assay performance issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with automated liquid handling systems for bioanalysis is a plus; training opportunities will be provided for candidates eager to learn automation.
• Proficient in coding for data analysis and automation (e.g., Python, Kotlin).
• Familiarity with software for data analysis (e.g., SoftMax Pro, Watson LIMS, GraphPad Prism).
• Understanding of regulatory expectations for bioanalytical method validation (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines).
• Bilingual (Mandarin/English) is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative bioanalytical team supporting groundbreaking drug development.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge bioanalytical techniques and regulatory-driven workflows.
• Opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and fast-paced research environment.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

If you are passionate about bioanalysis and eager to contribute to the development of novel therapeutics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.