LC-MS Method Development Scientist

CareAbout•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Altasciences, we work in unison to assist in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them to people who need them faster. The Scientist, LCMS is assigned to projects based on scientific competency and training. The Scientist will ensure the overall integrity and quality of assigned studies. The Scientist can also be designated as the main contact for client interactions and laboratory for their assigned projects.

Requirements

Ideally College degree and/or University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology or applicable field.
Preferred experience in regulated clinical and/or preclinical studies with typically 3 years of experience.
Minimal 1 year experience as Scientist or equivalent.
Knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines, must understand general SOPs and have excellent knowledge of GLP regulations.
Good organizational skill, highly flexible.
Sense of urgency.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Client oriented, attentive to details.
Be able to easily read and understand study plans and protocols and ability to coach/mentor people.
Good communication both written and verbal in French & English.
Must deeply understand general SOPs and have an excellent knowledge of GCP/GLP regulations.

Responsibilities

Autonomous and proficient developing, planning, managing, conducting, reporting and troubleshooting multiple assay types to ensure scientific quality, regulatory expectations, and client satisfaction
Assigned by management on studies and tasks based on scientific competency and training (can include method development, validation or sample analysis projects).
For validations and sample analysis the Scientist can be assigned as Bioanalytical Principal Investigator and is the first point of contact for PM and/or clients for laboratory services and will manage and conduct method development, qualification, validation and production studies for clinical and non-clinical studies in compliance with the protocol/study plan, amendments, GCP, GLPs, SOPs and Best Practices;
Manage project and order appropriate material, as needed
When applicable, provide QC support on studies assigned to other team members in laboratory based on training and competencies.
When applicable, perform data batch review, perform multi-batch trend analysis, complete documentation as required by tracking deviations, events and reports of non-compliance and review or approved Memo to File or SOP/Protocol/Study Plan deviations;
When applicable, provide a report and/or reporting of results, within study timelines and ensure any deviations/exception events are reflected as appropriate and assure that all analysis conducted is reported and is accurate;
Manage as to maintain timeline and scheduling commitments
When applicable review and provide comments and recommendations, as needed, for the bioanalytical portions of preclinical and clinical protocols, study plans, laboratory manuals, Data Transfer Agreements, and/or other document, as needed;
Support and mentor Analysts in the daily operations for completion of sample analysis and/or validation studies and the analysts work;
Support and mentor other team members based on expertise,
Responsible for troubleshooting issues within the studies and be able to resolve them independently via development of appropriate procedure.
Organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
To write, review and updated method SOP as needed
Participate in meetings with clients, conferences and scientific outreach
Conduct applicable work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCPs, GLPs, and observe all company guidelines and policies
Respecting Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures;