Senior Scientist I, Bioanalytical

WuXi AppTec•Cranbury Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist I is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the team operation to ensure the successful implementation of the DMPK Non-GLP Bioanalytical method development, method qualification, sample analysis, report writing, and metrics in order to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction in the field of drug discovery and development.

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or related Physical science degree. PhD with 3+ years related work experience. Or Master’s degree with 10+ years related work experience.
An expert in the use of advanced experimental methods, concepts and techniques relevant to scientific discipline and specific area, such small or large molecule bioanalytical, including LC-MS, ELISA/MSD, PCR, flow cytometry, western blotting, etc,
Demonstrated experience in the independent development of LBA and/or LC-MS bioanalytical methods.
Emerging skills in novel experimental methods, concepts and techniques
Demonstrates independent thought and scientific creativity
Demonstrates technical success and proficiency in projects
Utilizes expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
Collaboratively researches and proposes methodologies for projects
Acts independently to research and propose new research projects and methodologies and implement them
Good time management skills in order to perform multiple projects within deadlines
Expected to initiate external publications and presentations
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Good time management skill in order to perform of multiple projects within deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment
Follow and adhere to nonGLP guidelines/SOPs consistent with WuXi AppTec requirement

Responsibilities

Designs, plans and carries out the more complex research studies including method development for the analytes and its metabolites in various matrices. Provides multiple approaches during the planning step.
Trains, coaches, or mentors others on technical, personal development or business issues.
Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables. Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Functions as a study director, principle investigator, or project coordinator including serving as a primary contact for sponsors, responsibilities include planning and supervising more complex and exacting research studies.
Supervises personnel. Ensures optimum personnel performance through leading by example, motivation, and performance recognition.
Conducting quick PK sample analysis in variety of biological matrices, including but not limited to stock solution preparation, sample extraction, small or large molecule sample analysis, and report writing.
Reviews other scientists’ calculations, records, and reports. Writes comprehensive reports, recommending application of finings, and presents clear and concise oral reports of processes and accomplishments.
Complies with all safety rules, practice good housekeeping, and maintain safe workplace without supervision.
Learns, enhances, and shares technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.
Participates in writing and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggest practical changes.
Promotes company’s safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.