Bioanalytical Scientist (LC-MS/MS) – Study Lead & PI

QPS Holdings, LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company-provided life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Park-like setting in Newark, DE

Job summary

QPS, LLC is seeking a Research Scientist in the Bioanalytical (GBA) department to advance drug development for small molecules, ADCs, proteins, and genetic medicines. The role involves leading bioanalytical studies as PI, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality data generation.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, direct LC-MS/MS experience, and CRO experience for method development. Newark, DE-based office role with GLP/SOP compliance expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Recent graduates must have direct experience on LC-MS/MS analysis.
• If more than 2 years since graduation, candidates must have direct experience on method development of bioanalytical assays using LC-MS/MS, particularly CRO experience.
• Understanding of experimental design and data collection and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple sample analysis projects/studies at the same time with minimum supervision.
• Prepare, and/or review and understand study protocols.
• Coordinate with client and internal resources to plan, design and conduct studies
• Evaluate significance of data and report findings.
• Prepare Study summaries and/or reports.
• Set-up, utilize, and maintain complex instrumentation
• Communicate project timelines, status, data, reports, and inquiries to client and/or study sites, effectively addressing any issues that may arise.
• Maintain the proper level of regulatory compliance for each study, preparing QA related documents and addressing QA audit findings.
• Maintain schedule of projects and timelines.
• Supervise, train and/or mentor junior scientific staff
• Develop, validate and run sensitive, reliable and efficient LC/MS/MS assays for TK/PK assessment.
• Ensure that GLP regulations and SOPs are followed in all bioanalytical service activities.

Skills

LC-MS/MS analysis

Bioanalytical method development

Experimental design

Data analysis software

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field

Advanced degree required

Tools

CRO experience

Job description

QPS, LLC is seeking a Research Scientist in the Bioanalytical (GBA) department to advance drug development for small molecules, ADCs, proteins, and genetic medicines. The role involves leading bioanalytical studies as PI, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality data generation.

Ideal candidates have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, direct LC-MS/MS experience, and CRO experience for method development. Newark, DE-based office role with GLP/SOP compliance expected.