Manager II

BioAgilytix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year)

Job summary

A leading bioanalytical firm in San Diego seeks a Manager II to oversee scientific and operational activities for preclinical and clinical studies. This role requires expertise in chromatographic assays using HPLC and LC/MS/MS. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure project delivery, and engage with clients. An education in chemistry or biochemistry is required, along with extensive experience in a laboratory environment. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment with a Bachelor's.
• Master's requires 10 years’ experience in a scientific laboratory.
• PhD requires 8 years’ experience in a scientific laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams developing and validating bioanalytical assays.
• Motivate team to align goals with company strategy.
• Work closely with clients to assure on-time execution of assays.

Skills

Develop chromatographic assays

Lead teams

Client engagement

Data presentation

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

HPLC

LC/MS/MS

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Position Overview

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven, and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life‑changing, life‑saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

The Manager II will lead scientific and operational activities in support of preclinical, clinical, and product release studies for our San Diego lab. This role requires deep expertise in developing chromatographic assays for a variety of modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC and LC/MS/MS. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on and leadership experience overseeing regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition/induction, CYP phenotyping, and metabolite profiling/ID. You’ll guide a team of scientists through assay development, validation, and sample analysis under GxP, while also playing a key role in client engagement, project delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Base Pay Range

$160,000.00/yr – $175,000.00/yr

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead team(s) developing and validating bioanalytical assays for support of preclinical, clinical and product release studies
• Motivate team by inspiring employees to achieve goals and align employee goals with company strategy by understanding trends and operations, managing departmental budgets and resources, and being the expert in using tools/software relevant to the team
• Work closely with clients to assure successful on‑time execution of assays, validation, and sample analysis under GxPs
• Prioritize tasks and manage schedules efficiently
• Meet regularly with lab management to ensure instrument resources and employees are utilized effectively across all teams
• Be responsible for team performance and outcomes
• Lead teams through transitions and new initiatives
• Design and execute experiments efficiently and assign tasks appropriately to employees based on skills
• Anticipate and mitigate potential problems and handle disputes calmly and fairly
• Present data and posters
• Conduct group team meetings to understand employee input and concerns, give constructive and timely feedback, and implement 1:1 meetings with employees on a regular basis
• Hire and build a team that is knowledgeable and cooperative by investing in the employees’ professional growth, setting goals and evaluating results
• Identify new analytical techniques and technologies and lead their implementation
• Review analytical instrument and equipment calibration, qualification and maintenance records
• Perform statistical analysis
• Write and review reports and prepare SOPs
• Fulfill the role of Bioanalytical Project Manager (BPM)/Principal Investigator (PI) for all assigned clients and studies
• Lead regularly scheduled client meetings to ensure effective communication and manage client expectations
• Provide client satisfaction and great science
• Achieve corporate revenue targets

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than twelve (12) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment
• Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than ten (10) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment
• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

• Ability to develop chromatographic assays for all modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC or LC/MS/MS and oversee regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, CYP phenotyping or metabolite profiling/ID
• Write and execute validation and sample analysis plans
• Review and evaluate PK/TK data and ISR results to identify trends and outliers
• Plan and execute cross‑site validations for projects transferring between sites
• Work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
• Make sound judgments quickly and confidently
• Take direction well and multi‑task
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent oral communication skills, clear in meetings or presentations
• Excellent written communication skills, writing clear reports, emails or policies
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word
• Experience serving in a supervisor role and leading teams
• Knowledge and application of regulatory guidance to experimental planning and design
• Experience working in GxP environments and demonstrated knowledge of GxP regulations

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position supervises Analyst I/II/III, Scientist I/II/III, and Manager I
• Guide and direct others in successful outcomes and provide mentorship
• Performance reviews/evaluations and career development of staff

Supervision Received

• Infrequent supervision and instructions
• Frequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

• Primarily laboratory environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

• Work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement with ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Frequent mobility needed
• Frequent crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying of laboratory equipment, supplies, and laptop with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Use of a variety of computer software
• Communicate information and ideas clearly to others
• Frequently interact with others to obtain or share information with diverse groups
• Require multiple periods of intense concentration
• Perform a wide range of variable tasks under stress and multi‑tasking; little predictability in demands and conditions
• Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time position
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during core work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

Benefits and Other Perks

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage