Sr. Scientist I, Bioassay Development

Pharmaron • Woburn, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist I will work as part of a team in a laboratory environment to complete client/Sponsor driven projects. Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services. We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects , 1,100+ CMC programs , and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers .

Requirements

• BS in a scientific field with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience, MS with 2-4 years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with immunoassays and cell based assay techniques is critical.
• Strong experience with GLP and cGMP as well as assay development and validation is required.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team to complete projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work without the supervision in a team environment.
• Will participate in client meetings.
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel (formulas, graphs and charts), and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Leading Development and Validation of new assays including GxP assays.
• Serving as Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple projects as assigned.
• Contributing to study design, execution, and troubleshooting of projects both internally and in collaboration with clients.
• Acting as Technical and administrative lead for studies, reviewing all documentation related to study execution.
• Authoring and reviewing Protocols, Reports, Deviations, and Audit responses.
• Mentoring and training scientists on techniques and assays.
• Supervising up to three direct reports.
• Performing a QC function to review data and reports to ensure the accuracy of all laboratory-related processes.
• Maintaining regular communication with QAU, scientists, PIs, and other project staff as well as external clients.
• Adhering to all laboratory standards as defined in each written SOP.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

What This Job Offers

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