Associate Research Scientist - Immunochemistry
About The Position
This is a fully onsite role based at our BioAnalytical in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. The working schedule for this role is 1st shift - Monday - Friday from 8AM-5PM. Join Us as an Associate Research Scientist – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotech companies, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years. As an Associate Research Scientist, you will oversee complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products, calculate and analyze data and record data in adherence with PPD SOP's and the industry. You will routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects, interact with clients, review and evaluate data, write reports and protocols. You will be responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members.
Requirements
- Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD & client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
- Ability to apply Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
- Proficiency on technical operating systems
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability in technical writing skills
- Time management and project management skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
- Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to train junior staff
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 6+ year) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- OR Masters degree and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 4+ year)
- OR PhD (preferred) and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable 2+ year)
- In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Nice To Haves
- PhD (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and drives experiments with minimal supervision.
- Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
- Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions.
- Mentors, trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems.
- Assists with quality systems and new equipment.
- Assists in establishing project timelines.
- Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods, SOPs, client criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Performs peer review of the data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements prior to submission to QA and issuance to customers.
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
