Bioanalytical Senior Scientist

Net2Source (N2S); Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical firm in Rahway, NJ is seeking a motivated Senior Bioanalytical Bench Scientist to work within a Good Laboratory Practices environment. The role requires developing ligand binding assays and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field or a Master's with significant industry experience. This position offers a contract employment type with responsibilities including project management and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational requirement: Ph.D. or M.S. with relevant experience.
• Experience developing and validating bioanalytical methods.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Watson or other LIMS systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot LBA methods independently.
• Prepare reports and maintain GLP compliance.
• Interact with cross-functional partners and manage projects.
• Ensure real-time, compliant documentation per GLP guidelines.
• Prepare reports and assist in regulatory submissions and SOP adherence.
• Interact with cross-functional teams including Drug Safety and QA.
• Take on additional BA assignments as directed by management.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and work as part of a team.

Skills

LBA development and validation

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Watson or other LIMS

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or related

Master's in chemistry, biochemistry or related with 7 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Net2Source (N2S)

NOTES: Must be able to travel between Rahway, NJ site and West Point, PA site as needed. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Educational Requirement: Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with 3 years of industrial experience, or Master of Science degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with at least 7 years of industrial experience, preferably in a bioanalytical laboratory.
• Experience in developing, validating and implementing ligand binding assays under GLP.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in Watson or other LIMS systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Highly motivated individual with the aspiration to learn and develop himself/herself.
• Experience in LC‑MS/MS assay.

Responsibilities:

Seeking a motivated individual to work as a senior bioanalytical bench scientist within its Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) bioanalytical laboratory. This is a bioanalytical senior scientist position with primary duties in performing laboratory work, preparing reports, and interacting with internal and external partners.

This position is part of the Bioanalytical group, Global Preclinical Development, based in Rahway, New Jersey. Main responsibilities include:

• Independently developing, optimizing and troubleshooting LBA methods to support projects with method quality and efficiency in mind; writing bioanalytical methods; assumption of project responsibility in delegated bioanalytical aspects.
• Proficiently and independently implementing ligand binding assays (LBA) for the analysis of biological samples in a GLP environment, with duties inclusive of, but not limited to, sample preparation, setting up instruments, processing, and interpreting data; solving issues encountered during method implementation independently.
• Establishing LBA capability within the team including equipment purchasing, setting up lab and LBA workflow.
• Ensuring that all documentations are in real time, accurate and compliant with current GLP and departmental guidelines.
• Preparing reports (sample analysis and validation) independently; assembling all documents for regulatory submissions; compliance with and maintenance of required training for company and departmental SOPs, safety‑related guidance and other guidelines as relevant/applicable.
• Adherence to short term goals, objectives and timelines agreed upon with management, via working independently (e.g., with little to no management oversite in this regard).
• Interaction with partners in other functional lines, such as Drug Safety and Metabolism, Quality Assurance, and program management.
• Any relevant/applicable additional BA assignments as directed by management.
• Ability to multi‑task and be a team player.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing