Scientist

Viatris•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

The Scientist supports bioequivalence and other pharmacokinetics studies by performing quantitative bioanalysis in a laboratory setting. The role sets up, operates, and troubleshoots analytical equipment, including mass spectrometers and/or HPLCs, and develops and validates analytical methods to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices, with supervision. The Scientist documents laboratory activity according to established procedures, reviews and writes reports, and assists with analytical problems encountered during study runs. The role also provides scientific and technical information to junior laboratory staff, reviews data and documentation for scientific soundness and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, and writes and revises analytical methods. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires knowledge of quantitative bioanalysis techniques and instrumentation, familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), communication and analytical skills, and working knowledge of common computer software and instrument-specific control and data acquisition software. A bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4–7 years of experience are listed as minimum qualifications; alternative education and experience combinations are also described. Viatris offers competitive salaries and benefits and an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4–7 years of experience; the posting also states that a doctorate with 0–2 years of experience, a master's degree with 4 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience is preferred, and that combinations of experience and/or education will be considered.
Knowledge of techniques and instrumentation used in quantitative bioanalysis, such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, laboratory automation, and sample preparation.
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.
Good oral and written communication skills and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of common computer software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as instrument-specific control and data acquisition software.
Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.
Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.
Ability to work with groups of people, including other departments, and communicate known concepts.
Ability to present to a group of departments.
Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions requiring ingenuity and analysis.
Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed, detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.
Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment, such as mass spectrometers and/or HPLCs.
Develop and validate analytical methods, with supervision, to quantify drugs and metabolites in biological matrices for bioequivalence and other pharmacokinetics studies.
Document laboratory activity in accordance with established procedures.
Review and write reports.
Assist in troubleshooting analytical problems encountered during study runs.
Serve as a scientific and technical information resource for junior laboratory staff.
Review data and associated documentation for scientific soundness and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Write and revise analytical methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.