Research And Development Scientist

Job Description:

• Utilizing the technologies of Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology, Immunochemistry, Mass Spectrometry and Genomics, the Translational Molecular Biomarkers (TMB) is responsible for clinical biomarkers in all therapeutic areas and in all phases of clinical development at Client Research Laboratories.
• Candidate should have a strong interest in Translational Sciences.

The individual will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop and validate immunoassays (ELISA, MSD etc) within TMB for all therapeutic areas and all phases of clinical development.
• Assist in lab instrument validation.
• Assist in the transition of biomarker assays from Basic Research to Clinical by providing technical guidance on fit-for-purpose assay validation.
• Interface with biomarker leads and operation leads in early and late stage clinical development to execute on biomarker strategies in clinical trials.
• Writing memos, assay validation reports, clinical sample analysis reports and publications summarizing data, and writing/updating lab SOPs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in immunoassay development and validation, collaborating with project teams, biomarkers leaders, clinical operation and regulatory affairs on the implementation of these assays in clinical trials.

Qualifications:

• BS (7-8 years) / MS (5-6 years) / PhD (3 years) of biotech/pharma industry experience
• MS or PhD preferred
• Strong Immunoassay or Immunochemistry Assay experience (ELISA, MSD, etc.)
• 5 years of Immunoassay Development experience
• Flow Cytometry
• Cell Culture & Sorting
• In-vivo experiments
• Clinical biomarker / biomarker experience

Compensation: Up to $53.57 per hour