Senior Associate Research Scientist

TalentBurst•Research Triangle Park, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Research Scientist provides analytical testing support for development and process characterization projects in the Bioanalytics, Analytical Operations Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The work is on-site and laboratory-based. The scientist performs testing with minimal assistance, operates and maintains analytical instruments, documents laboratory work, and contributes to reports. The role requires attention to detail, sound organization and communication, and the ability to identify aberrant results and participate in investigations and problem-solving.

Requirements

Relevant analytical testing experience in a cGXP environment.
Proper pipetting skills, including volumetric, positive displacement, and reverse pipetting.
Sound understanding of test-method principles.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Proactive, results-oriented approach; strong organizational skills; attention to detail; and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A degree in a relevant field such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology.
Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.
Ability to meet the described occupational demands, including laboratory work, use of personal protective equipment, frequent hand movements and precise finger coordination, and moderate lifting of 15–30 pounds with a maximum lift of 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Awareness of and adherence to applicable regulatory guidance for cGXP testing, method validation, and CMC development.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical testing and analyses with minimal assistance using techniques including Karl Fischer moisture analysis, coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, and immunoassays.
Operate and perform maintenance on analytical instruments, including coulometric titrators, coagulation analyzers, immunonephelometers, and plate readers.
Document laboratory work accurately and contemporaneously in a research notebook or LIMS system.
May contribute to report writing.
Identify aberrant results, initiate investigations, and participate in problem-solving efforts.