Senior Research Associate (Bioanalytical)

Precision Medicine Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off (sick leave & vacation)

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group seeks a skilled bioanalytical scientist to support commercial clients through accurate data analysis using Softmax, MSD, Prism, and Excel. You will perform immunoassays, DNA/RNA handling, and reagent preparation in a GLP-compliant lab in Frederick, MD, contributing to method development and data reporting.

The role requires 4+ years in a related laboratory environment, proficiency in Excel, and strong documentation skills, with a mix of hands-on benchwork and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences or equivalent.
• 4 years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent.
• Experience with ELISA, MSD, Quanterix, or Nanostring platforms.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument and reagent inventory per SOPs.
• Conduct immunological assays including ADA, PK or Potency assays and cytokine measurements.
• Plan and conduct bioassays for different customers.
• Perform QC analyses and troubleshoot assays to meet specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

GDP compliance

Excellent documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Life Sciences

4 years’ laboratory experience

Tools

MSD platform

Quanterix

Nanostring

ELISA

Microsoft 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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