Senior Bioanalytical Associate

MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. • Gaithersburg, MD

4h • $67,900 - $101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Bioanalytical Associate is responsible for handling biological samples, reagents, and materials in support of sample testing and method validation projects. This is a laboratory-based position whose primary function is executing various types of assays with relatively high throughput with minimal supervision in support of bioanalytical projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other related scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience is required
• Understanding of ligand-binding assays is required
• Proficiency in MS Office suite; familiarity with electronic file management using SharePoint (end user minimum)
• Ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in biological sample testing or reagent/assay development in an industrial setting is preferred; academic setting considered
• Demonstrated proficiency in executing wide range of relevant assays can be substituted for up to 1 year of work experience
• Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is highly preferred
• Training in and experience with GLP and/or GCLP is preferred
• Experience with running immunoassays/ligand-binding assays is preferred
• Experience with running assays on the MSD platform is preferred
• Experience working in a high complexity/high throughput lab is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform sample analysis with minimal supervision in consultation with Bioanalytical Principal Investigator (BPI)
• Perform method validation testing with minimal supervision in consultation with BPI
• Perform lot qualification of assay reagents with minimal supervision
• Complete test records in compliance with MSD’s Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements, applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study plans
• Perform peer review of test records generated by other testing staff for GDP compliance
• Review analytical data and perform data analysis in consultation with BPI
• Perform sample aliquoting
• Perform general maintenance of lab equipment
• Perform materials/reagent inventory
• Adhere to all laboratory safety policies and procedures including proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and provide guidance to peers regarding biosafety best practices
• Adhere to applicable principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• fitness club membership contribution
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• home and auto insurance discounts
• optional supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior