Bioanalytical Research Associate – LC-MS/MS Specialist

MEDICILON USA CORP; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Medicilon USA Corp in Lexington, MA is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our DMPK and Bioanalysis team. This hands-on laboratory role supports preclinical drug discovery with focus on bioanalytical sample preparation, LC-MS/MS, and quantitative analysis.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in analytical chemistry, bioanalysis, or DMPK, and can collaborate with scientists across PK, TK, PD, and biomarker studies to enable timely study execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience in bioanalysis, analytical chemistry, DMPK, pharmaceutical research, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS and/or HPLC instrumentation.
• Experience with biological sample preparation and processing, including plasma, serum, urine, or tissue samples.
• Understanding of chromatographic techniques, mass spectrometry, and quantitative bioanalytical methods.
• Familiarity with laboratory data analysis, documentation, and quality control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow SOPs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioanalytical sample preparation and quantitative analysis of biological matrices.
• Support LC-MS/MS method development, optimization, and analysis of small molecules, biologics, or related modalities.
• Prepare calibration standards, quality control samples, reagents, and study samples.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and other analytical instruments.
• Process, analyze, and summarize data using Analyst, Excel, GraphPad Prism, or other software.
• Support bioanalytical studies for PK, TK, PD, biomarkers, and biodistribution.
• Assist with data interpretation, study reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with scientists and project teams to ensure timely study execution.

Skills

LC-MS/MS

HPLC

Bioanalysis

Analytical Chemistry

DMPK

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Analytical Chemistry/related field

Tools

Analyst software

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Medicilon USA Corp in Lexington, MA is seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our DMPK and Bioanalysis team. This hands-on laboratory role supports preclinical drug discovery with focus on bioanalytical sample preparation, LC-MS/MS, and quantitative analysis.

The ideal candidate has practical experience in analytical chemistry, bioanalysis, or DMPK, and can collaborate with scientists across PK, TK, PD, and biomarker studies to enable timely study execution.