Senior Scientist - Principal Investigator - Bioanalytical CRO

The Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist is responsible for method development, method validation, analysis of samples, and generation of plans, data, reports and other applicable documentation to support drug development studies according to, and within compliance of, all applicable procedures and regulations.

Client Details

This client is a bioanalytical laboratory dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical drug candidates from discovery through late phase clinical trials. The growing business provides expert GLP and Non-GLP LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS quantitation and PK/TK analytical services in both small and large molecules. They are a privately-owned CRO specializing in method development, validation, and sample analysis in all biological matrices in support of therapeutic development programs.

Description

• Ensures that project details (e.g., time lines, data, reports) are reported fully to laboratory management and clients
• Acts as a project manager to ensure projects are kept on-track
• Provides scientific expertise in the development of methods and method validations
• Acts as a resource for lab personnel regarding operations of the laboratory
• Develops and validates methods in accordance with procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Analyzes samples and generates data and reports in accordance with procedures, regulations and guidelines
• Maintains laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting and repair of LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instruments
• The Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist may fulfill a supervising role for other laboratory or facility personnel

Profile

• MS or PhD in chemistry, or related field, plus 2 years work experience in a bioanalytical CRO or a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, or related field plus 4 years work experience in a bioanalytical CRO
• At least 2 years work experience in a regulated bioanalytical mass spectrometry laboratory, including method validation, analytical instrument maintenance, data acquisition and management, and sample analysis
• 1-3 years minimum of supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Job Offer

• Full relocation package offered.
• Competitive base pay bonus.
• Strong backing and investment into the company - just launched a start-of-the-art new lab facility.
• Growth opportunity in a start-up style environment.
• Leadership opportunity with upside.

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Salary : $100,000 - $115,000