Ligan Binding Research Scientist - Clinical Research

1104 Syneos Health Clinical Lab, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health benefits

401k matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Bonuses

PTO & sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health in New Jersey seeks a Ligan Binding Research Scientist in Clinical Research to coordinate bioanalytical method development, validation, and data interpretation. The role focuses on delivering client-ready methods within project timelines and ensuring regulatory alignment.

You will contribute to method development, literature review, SOP writing, and training within a collaborative Clinical Solutions team. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or equivalent required.
• Experience with regulatory context is an asset.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute development and validation of bioanalytical methods per client requests and timelines.
• Develop, validate and optimize bioanalytical methods using analytical techniques.
• Process, analyze and interpret bioanalytical data.
• Identify and solve issues related to bioanalytical methods application.
• Assist in improving laboratory processes (method development, validation, sample analysis).
• Write and review method SOPs and related documentation.
• Review literature to guide method development.
• Train staff on research, development and validation activities as needed.

Skills

Bioanalytical method development

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Lab skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Analytical software

Job description

Ligan Binding Research Scientist - Clinical Research Syneos Health is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success.

We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.

Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and carrying out the full spectrum of activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods according to client requests and within the required timeframes.

• Develop, validate and optimize bioanalytical methods by using analytical techniques.
• Process, analyze and interpret bioanalytical data.
• Responsible for finding solutions to problems related to the application of bioanalytical methods.
• Assist in improving laboratory activity processes (method development, validation and sample analysis).
• Write and review bioanalytical method Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review scientific literature in order to guide the development of bioanalytical methods.
• Document activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.
• May be called upon to assist with the training of employees related to research and development and validation.
• Assist in competitive intelligence by developing and testing new analytical instruments.
• Coordinate the resources used during the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.
• Carry out support tasks to meet the needs of laboratory users.
• May be called upon to perform all biological sample processing and analysis activities.
• May be called upon to supervise the work of associate research scientist.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Science
• Alternate certification may be considered as suitable alternative. This determination ensures the jobholder has sufficient technical ability to perform the role.
• Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel and analytical software.
• Demonstrates skills in scientific problem solving.
• Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset. Experience in literature research.
• English level: Required bilingualism includes communicating verbally and in writing on topics that are often technical, and writing procedures or technical reports.
• Candidate who does not possess the required training and/or experience may be considered under different criteria

Disclaimer: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range: The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Learn more about Syneos Health. http://www.syneoshealth.com

Discover what our Syneos Health colleagues already know: work here matters everywhere. Work alongside the brightest minds in the biopharmaceutical industry taking down walls and removing barriers to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. We are strategic thinkers who actively seek different perspectives, whether across offices or across oceans. Because we solve some of the toughest challenges facing the most prestigious healthcare companies today, you'll gain exposure and be supported with comprehensive resources including emerging technologies, data, science and knowledge sharing. The diversification and breadth of Syneos Health creates a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. We’re a growing, global company dedicated to advancing our talent past their initial role. Discover what our 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard, and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to those who need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improves patients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career in which you’re guaranteed to:

• Partner with the most diverse team of experts in the industry.
• From the top down, our people are inspiring. Everyone has a voice and is encouraged to use it.
• Work in specialized Syneos Health teams that are therapeutically or functionally aligned for expert collaboration.
• We assemble clinical teams where everyone, from CRAs to senior management, is skilled in the same therapeutic area or customer teams. With this structure, everyone on your team speaks the same language and can deliver unique insights into the therapeutic environment and patient population.
• We are partners with purpose. We integrate seamlessly with our customers and do what’s best for their success.
• Our people provide the brilliant ideas, valuable insights and endless energy that accelerates the impact of life changing therapies worldwide.