Translational Research Scientist I

Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Translational Research Scientist to join a multinational pharmaceutical company for an onsite position operating out of Rahway, NJ. 

Pay: $50.00/hr - $53.00/hr
Contract: 12 months, extensions likely, conversion possible
Type: W-2, cannot support C2C or provide visa sponsorship

Summary:
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. Candidate should have a strong interest in Translational Sciences.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in a life sciences discipline (Biochemistry etc.) or Chemistry
• MS or PhD preferred.
• A minimum of 7-8 years (BS), 5-6 years (MS) or 3 years (PhD) of pharmaceutical industry experience
• A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in immunoassay development
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work independently; strong leadership skills
• Ability to execute within a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of drug development process and translational medicine
• Hand-on experience in clinical development/operation or managing the implementation of biomarker assays in support of drug development
• Experience with Regulated Clinical bio-analysis
  

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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