Associate Scientist, Biomarker/PK

Altasciences•Everett, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Scientist, you will provide technical and scientific leadership in the area of biomarker, pharmacokinetic, or ligand assay. You will plan and execute projects, and identify and acquire the necessary facilities, equipment, and procedures for research projects.

Requirements

BS with 3 years or MS with 1 year of experience or PhD, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in performing laboratory-based assays related to immunology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology/biochemistry/chemistry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals.
Advanced technical writing with the ability to write and present scientific articles and complex topics to people of different backgrounds and education levels.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Intermediate to Advanced Math Skills.
Advanced technical writing and good oral communication skills.
The ability to learn and understand complex theories and applications.
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GLP
Knowledge of bioanalysis
Familiarity with analytical equipment e.g., chromatography, Luminex, RT-PCR equipment

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain study conduct according to GLP regulations and as described in the appropriate oversight documents (e.g., SOPs, Study Protocol, and Analytical Study Plan).
Under supervision, critically analyze study or project data and compile into reports for internal and client sponsored GLP and non-GLP preclinical drug studies.
Collect and review molecular biology data according to the Contributing Scientist or Principal Investigator and the appropriate oversight documents (e.g., Protocol, Analytical Study Plan, SOPs).
Write and peer review technical documents (e.g., Protocols, SOP’s, validation plans, study forms, and data reports).
Assist with the development and implementation of new assays and projects to support internal and client sponsored studies.
Assist with responding to inquiries from clients and other relevant parties regarding scientific aspects of projects.