Senior Research Associate (Bioanalytical)

Pfm; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group in the United States is seeking a bioanalytical professional to perform assays and data analysis using Softmax, MSD, Prism, and Excel. The role involves reagent production, sample prep, and equipment maintenance in a GLP/GMP environment.

You will contribute to new assay development, training of staff, and ensuring high-quality documentation while supporting multiple client programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or life sciences or equivalent
• 4 years of relevant lab experience or equivalent
• Experience with ELISA or MSD/Nanostring platforms and good documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Perform bioanalysis using Softmax/MSD benchwork software and analyze data in Prism/Excel
• Conduct immunological assays such as ADA, PK or Potency and cytokine measurements
• Plan and execute bioassays for multiple scales and customers
• Ensure QC analyses meet specifications and monitor assays for issues
• Assist in method development and re-optimization of assays
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and prepare reagents and samples
• Draft/ edit SOPs and ensure GDP-compliant documentation
• Train new and existing staff and support QA/QC processes

Skills

Detail oriented

Documentation

Team cooperation

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences

Tools

ELISA

MSD

Quanterix

Nanostring

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Reliably performs and provides bioanalysis services for commercial clients using Softmax or MSD benchwork software and analyzing data in Prism and Excel. May also perform critical reagent production, plate based assays and DNA/RNA extraction. Duties also include recording and reporting results, preparation of samples and reagent solutions, and maintenance of equipment.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to

• Maintains instrument and reagent inventory per SOPs
• Conducts immunological assays including ADA, PK or Potency assay, as well as cytokine measurement etc
• Independently plans and conducts bioassays various scales and for different customers
• Performs QC analyses to ensure that results meet specifications. Monitors assays and trouble shoots, as appropriate
• Performs research and development activities to support new product development. Performs new assay development as needed
• Assists Scientists to modify and re-optimize current assays or procedures to address changing technologies or the introduction of new assays
• Completes all paperwork completely and accurately for QA/QC and GLP purposes using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and updates computer tracking systems, as required
• Operates equipment such as spectrophotometer, MSD plate reader, Quanterix, or Nanostring and performs processes in accordance with SOPs
• Assists in the training of new and existing laboratory staff in accordance with SOPs
• Drafts and/or edits SOPs as needed, to include validation documents for new equipment, new documents and other quality documents
• Evaluates opportunities for revision of SOPs and makes necessary recommendations to improve efficiency and quality
• Organizes data prior to submission. Ensures lab maintenance activities and equipment calibration is performed according to schedule
• Plans for raw material requirements, maintenance of appropriate inventory of reagents and submission of purchase orders
• Maintains a clean and safe lab environment
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years’ relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required

• Previous experience with ELISA, MSD or Quanterix based platform or Nanostring.
• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and willingness to work well in a group environment
• Ability to interact and function in a highly productive work environment
• Ability to work independently
• Must be proficient using Microsoft office, specifically with Excel
• Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred

• Substantial ligand binding assay experience
• Prior experience in a GLP or GMP or GCLP environment

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$68,700—$103,100 USD

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