Senior Analyst - Cell Based

BioAgilytix Labs, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BioAgilytix Labs, LLC is seeking a Senior Analyst to execute established assays, review data, and troubleshoot routine issues to keep studies on schedule.

You will work with scientists, project teams, and quality partners, with assignments potentially focusing on sample analysis, assay development, or related laboratory projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant scientific or laboratory experience.
• Experience with immunoassay platforms and data review.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cell-based assays and related activities with standard procedures.
• Prepare reagents, controls, samples, and dilution schemes for studies.
• Review raw data and laboratory records for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare data summaries, study updates, and presentations.
• Identify and troubleshoot assay, equipment, workflow, and documentation issues.
• Support peer review of routine data and records.
• Maintain readiness of laboratory materials, equipment, and workspace.
• Help onboard and train Analysts in techniques and workflows.
• Communicate study progress, risks, and scheduling to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Balance multiple assignments to meet client-driven timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Scientific rigor

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

3+ years laboratory experience

Tools

ELISA

MSD-ECL

Gyrolab

Alphalisa

Licor

Luminex

Flow cytometry

Job description

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.

At BioAgilytix, Senior Analysts turn sound laboratory work into reliable results. In this role, you will execute established assays, review data, troubleshoot routine issues, and help keep studies moving on schedule. You will work with growing independence while collaborating with scientists, project teams, and quality partners.

Based on your experience, technical strengths, and the needs of the hiring team, your assignments may focus on sample analysis, assay development, or a combination of laboratory projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Perform routine cell-based assays and related laboratory activities using approved methods and standard operating procedures with limited day-to-day oversight.
• Prepare reagents, standards, controls, samples, and dilution schemes for assigned studies and laboratory activities.
• Review raw data and laboratory records for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with documentation requirements.
• Prepare routine data summaries, study updates, summary tables, and presentation materials for internal discussions and project meetings.
• Identify and troubleshoot common assay, equipment, workflow, and documentation issues. Escalate complex or unusual concerns when appropriate.
• Support peer review of routine assay data, laboratory records, and related documentation.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by monitoring materials, consumables, equipment status, and workspace organization.
• Help onboard and train Analysts on routine laboratory techniques, documentation practices, and standard workflows.
• Communicate study progress, technical risks, and scheduling constraints to supervisors, scientists, and project stakeholders.
• Balance multiple assignments and adjust priorities to meet client-driven timelines.
• Perform other responsibilities based on project and laboratory needs.

Minimum preferred qualifications: Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant scientific or laboratory experience.
• An equivalent combination of directly relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience

Minimum preferred qualifications: Skills

• Familiarity with some or all of the following immunoassay platforms: ELISA, MSD-ECL, Gyrolab, Alphalisa, Licor and Luminex.
• Experience preparing samples, performing scientific calculations, reviewing data, and maintaining controlled laboratory documentation.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and cell-based assays
• Working knowledge of common laboratory techniques, routine instrumentation, and scientific documentation requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technical issues and recognize when escalation is needed.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing data, preparing samples, completing calculations, and documenting work.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities and work effectively under changing timelines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present scientific information to laboratory, quality, and project stakeholders.
• Strong computer and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience training or supporting less-experienced laboratory team members.
• Experience working in a client-driven or regulated laboratory environment.

What makes this role appealing:

This role offers more than routine bench work. You will have room to strengthen your technical judgment, solve day-to-day laboratory challenges, and take greater ownership of study execution. Depending on your background and interests, you may contribute to sample analysis, assay development, or other scientific programs where your skills can have the strongest impact.

You will also gain exposure to cross-functional work, support the development of other Analysts, and build experience that can prepare you for broader scientific responsibilities.

Work environment and schedule:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role is primarily laboratory-based and requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, lab coats, and gloves. Work may involve biological materials, laboratory chemicals, hazardous waste, and other potential irritants.

The position requires frequent movement, periods of standing or remaining stationary, repetitive hand movements, bending, crouching, and lifting or moving laboratory equipment and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasional evenings, weekend, or holiday work may be needed based on study schedules and business requirements.

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

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