Lead, Bioanalytical Services – Ligand Binding Assays

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ICON in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a full-time Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services for the Ligand Binding Assay team. You will oversee daily lab operations, validate and perform assays on samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials, and ensure timely, accurate results while maintaining high quality and SOP adherence.

You will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, provide training, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience with ligand binding and cell-based assays including but not limited to ELISA, ELLA, other plate-based assays.
• Significant experience in bioanalytical laboratory operations, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and data integrity.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of the bioanalytical laboratory including direct responsibility for validating and performing assays on biological samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials as needed.
• Review and sign off on data and QC review of ligand binding assays including ELISA, ECLIA (MSD), ELLA, PK, ADA, NAb (neutralizing antibody), and other plate-based assays
• Supervising and managing the bioanalytical services team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Overseeing the planning and execution of bioanalytical studies, including validation and sample analysis for pharmacokinetics and biomarkers.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and quality assurance, to ensure timely delivery of accurate analytical results.
• Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to maintain laboratory standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing training and mentorship to laboratory staff, promoting professional development and a culture of scientific excellence.
• Sets goals, assigns and coordinates tasks, ranks priorities, monitors performance, and evaluates performance.
• Participate in conference calls with Sponsors on scientific matters.

Skills

Ligand binding assays

ELISA

ELISA/ECLIA/ELLA

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/chemistry or related field

Advanced degree is a plus

Job description

ICON in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a full-time Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services for the Ligand Binding Assay team. You will oversee daily lab operations, validate and perform assays on samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials, and ensure timely, accurate results while maintaining high quality and SOP adherence.

You will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, provide training, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and scientific excellence.