Sr. Principal Scientist - Ligand Binding & Clinical Research

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

LifeWorks EAP program

Paid time off

Job summary

ICON in Lenexa, KS seeks a Sr. Principal Scientist to design, conduct, and analyze complex clinical research studies. You will lead method development for ligand binding assays, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of trials.

The candidate will contribute scientifically, engage with sponsors on assay requirements, and help advance new treatments with high-quality data and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD with CRO experience or MS/BS with extensive lab background.
• Expertise in ligand binding assays and method development.
• Publication record or presenter in regulated field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for LBA method development.
• Mentor junior scientists and advise operations on methods.
• Communicate project status to internal teams and clients.
• Provide scientific input for technology investments and new projects.

Skills

LBA method development

ELISA & ECLIA

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

MS/BS with 10+ years lab experience

Tools

SoftMax Pro

Watson

Job description

ICON in Lenexa, KS seeks a Sr. Principal Scientist to design, conduct, and analyze complex clinical research studies. You will lead method development for ligand binding assays, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of trials.

The candidate will contribute scientifically, engage with sponsors on assay requirements, and help advance new treatments with high-quality data and publications.