Senior Bioassay Development Scientist - Lead Projects

Pharmaron; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaron in Woburn, MA seeks a Sr. Scientist I, Bioassay Development to lead development and validation of immunoassays and cell-based assays, guiding project teams and client collaborations.

The role requires a BS/MS/PhD with GLP/cGMP experience, strong data review and communication skills, and the ability to supervise up to three direct reports. Excellent benefit package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in a scientific field with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience, MS with 2-4 years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with immunoassays and cell based assay techniques is critical. Potency assay development experience preferred.
• Flow Cytometry experience is a plus.
• Strong experience with GLP and cGMP as well as assay development and validation is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading Development and Validation of new assays including GxP assays.
• Serving as Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple projects as assigned.
• Contributing to study design, execution, and troubleshooting of projects both internally and in collaboration with clients.
• Acting as Technical and administrative lead for studies, reviewing all documentation related to study execution.
• Authoring and reviewing Protocols, Reports, Deviations, and Audit responses.
• Mentoring and training scientists on techniques and assays.
• Supervising up to three direct reports.
• Performing a QC function to review data and reports to ensure the accuracy of all laboratory-related processes.
• Maintaining regular communication with QAU, scientists, PIs, and other project staff as well as external clients.
• Adhering to all laboratory standards as defined in each written SOP.

Skills

Immunoassays

Cell-based assays

Flow Cytometry

GLP/cGMP

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in scientific field

MS in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pharmaron in Woburn, MA seeks a Sr. Scientist I, Bioassay Development to lead development and validation of immunoassays and cell-based assays, guiding project teams and client collaborations.

The role requires a BS/MS/PhD with GLP/cGMP experience, strong data review and communication skills, and the ability to supervise up to three direct reports. Excellent benefit package and growth opportunities.