Scientist I - LC/MS (Bioanalytical)

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

Essential Responsibilities

Run assays independently (biomarker, cell-based, immunogenicity, immuno-, enzymatic, or LC/MS/MS)

Develop LC/MC/MS assays with guidance, validates or qualifies methods independently

Prepare worksheets independently

Analyze & interpret data

Prepare summary tables

Peer review raw data

Prepare reagents

Troubleshoot assays

Design assay runs independently

Responsible for prompt identification and notification of deviations

Write SOPs

Write plans/reports for sample analysis

Order and keep accurate inventories of supplies for laboratory needs and forecast future needs based on projected project needs

Perform assays according to GLP guidance or SOPs

Follow GLP guidance/SOPs for validation or for qualification of assays

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

Ability to perform routine laboratory tasks accurately while following established methodologies, including sample preparation, operation and maintenance of standard laboratory equipment.

Experience developing chromatographic assays using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, UPLC, and/or UPLC-HRMS, including protein binding, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, or CYP phenotyping assays is preferred.

Strong data analysis, statistical analysis, and data visualization skills.

Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints

Ability to take direction well and multi-task

Detail oriented and highly organized

Experience working in a GxP environment preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience - Scientist I

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than six (6) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or

Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than four (4) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than two (2) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Supervision Received

Infrequent supervision and instructions

Frequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

Primarily laboratory environment

Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms

Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste

Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to 8 hours per day

Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment

Frequent mobility needed

Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck

Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds

Ability to access and use a variety of computer software

Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups

Requires multiple periods of intense concentration

Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence

Ability to perform under stress and multi-task

Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook

Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

Occasional travel required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

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