Senior Scientist, Bioanalytical

Precision Medicine Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group seeks a Senior Scientist to supervise laboratory staff and drive bioanalytical and biomarker projects from assay design through validation and execution. You will act as a Technical Lead for the Ligand Binding Platform and ensure SOPs and procedures are in place.

The role requires extensive lab experience, leadership skills, and strong communication, with potential for collaboration across teams and external presentations. On-site at our Frederick, MD site.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with extensive relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience leading or supervising scientists or technical staff is preferred.
• Strong background in bioanalytical method development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments, independently analyze data and present results.
• Lead Bioanalysis and Biomarker projects across assay design, development, validation, and execution.
• Act as Technical Lead in Ligand Binding Platform and support SOP documentation.

Skills

Bioanalysis

Biomarker development

ADA/PK assays

Sample matrices

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD

Master's degree

Tools

MSD BenchWork

GraphPad Prism

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Luminex

ELISA

Quanterix

Mesoscale Discovery

Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Scientist supervises laboratory staff to support bioanalytical activities. Lead Bioanalysis and Biomarker projects through assay design and development, validation, and execution in a timely manner. Perform assays according to SOPs and support technology development in Ligand Binding platform.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data
• Provide high quality output with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics
• Serve as Technical Lead in Ligand Binding Platform
• Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation
• Responsible for assay trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems
• Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques
• Maintain and support lab safety practices and environment
• Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise
• Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks
• Monitor Lab Service/R&D related project expenses
• Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally
• Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate
• Assist with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company.
• May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications
• Supervision of assigned laboratory staff to ensure efficient organization, development and execution of project(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• PhD. and 6 years’ relevant laboratory experience or
• Master’s Degree and 10 years’ relevant laboratory experience

Other Required:

• Strong background in various technology platforms such as Mesoscale Discovery, Quanterix, Luminex, ELISA.
• Ability to troubleshoot and refine bioanalysis and biomarkers assays such as ADA, PK, Potency Assay, Cytokine and PD biomarker measurement
• Experience in handling various sample matrix such as whole blood, plasma/serum, cell pellets/supernatant, urine and CSF
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as prepare technical reports.
• Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Softmax, MSD BenchWork, Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion required
• Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands
• 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:

• A solid understanding of current bioanalytical method validation standards
• Experience supervising or mentoring scientists or technical personnel
• Previous work experience in GLP or GCLP or CLIA regulatory compliance

Reasonable estimate of the current range

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.

$100,600 — $151,000 USD

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