Bioanalysis & DMPK Scientist (LC-MS / aSEC)

Astrix; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Astrix is seeking a Scientist – Bioanalysis / DMPK to join its team in Ridgefield, CT on a 1-year contract. The role focuses on supporting non-clinical and clinical studies by managing reagents and performing analytical characterization using aSEC and LC-MS.

Ideal for an early-career scientist with hands-on chromatography experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work both independently and within a team; familiarity with ELN and data-management systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and/or LC‑MS.
• Strong laboratory organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to learn electronic laboratory notebooks, data-management systems, and laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to complete interdependent laboratory and operational activities.
• Manage standard, specialized, and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards, including receipt, inventory, organized storage, electronic tracking, monitoring, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate the storage and tracking of reagent samples maintained at off-site facilities.
• Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents, including concentration determination, analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC), and LC‑MS.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure data, reports, and supporting documentation are properly archived in electronic laboratory notebooks and applicable data-management systems.
• Support laboratory safety activities, including routine inspection of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other laboratory safety equipment.
• Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities within the DMPK laboratory.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other technical documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Clearly communicate experimental results and scientific conclusions during team meetings and other scientific discussions.
• Support equipment maintenance, freezer management, and other laboratory operations as assigned.

Skills

aSEC

LC-MS

Lab documentation

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

ELN familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

aSEC instrument

LC-MS instrument

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Astrix is seeking a Scientist – Bioanalysis / DMPK to join its team in Ridgefield, CT on a 1-year contract. The role focuses on supporting non-clinical and clinical studies by managing reagents and performing analytical characterization using aSEC and LC-MS.

Ideal for an early-career scientist with hands-on chromatography experience, strong documentation, and the ability to work both independently and within a team; familiarity with ELN and data-management systems is a plus.