What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist position at Synexa Life Sciences?
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Job Purpose:
Develop, optimise, and troubleshoot different bioanalytical and biomarker assays associated with the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring scientific objectives and timelines are met and providing leadership to junior team members. Provide advisory expertise surrounding fee-for-service analyses of biological samples (e.g. blood, saliva, stool, urine, bacteria, etc), as well as participate in analyses when required. Provide training on internal processes and procedures, as well as equipment, as well as be proactively involved in the maintenance and streamlining of internal processes and procedures. Provide guidance on appropriate validation parameters, based on latest regulatory requirements and white papers.
Main Responsibilities:
Laboratory & Scientific Duties
- Assumes the responsibility of Scientific Advisor (SA) on projects and ensures scientific continuity between the different studies within one project.
- Acts as the Synexa-defined Analytical Project Manager (APM).
- Can assume the responsibility of Responsible Scientist (RS) or Study Lead (SL) when necessary.
- Oversee the work of others (Research Associates/Scientists) – assists in capacity and reagent planning and inventory as needed.
- Assists in the development and validation of bioanalytical tests to meet the company or client’s needs as per SOPs, latest regulatory guidelines and white papers.
- Assists where needed on clinical sample analysis.
- Assist with revision of data generated, in terms of scientific rationale applied, and interpretation and communication of said data with clients
- Assists in preparing guidance and reporting documents for projects (Lab Manual, VPP, MDP, SAP, SAR etc).
- Troubleshooting when required: doing literature research and sharing solutions.
- Regular sharing of knowledge and providing input on training
- Scientific mentorship of more junior staff.
- Odoo planning accurately and efficiently to allow for capacity management and revenue prediction.
- Involvement in pre- and post-contracted phase (e.g., reagent plans, quote review, protocols, out-of-scope work, etc).
- Contributes to keeping up to date with relevant regulatory guidelines and literature.
Ad-hoc
- Write and/or review SOPs and Forms.
- Increased involvement in the chasing of revenue and reaching monthly targets.
- Direct communication with clients.
- Assess systems being used and identify areas for improvement.
- Acts as Equipment Custodian for selected instruments, identifies issues and troubleshoots where needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Applicable education.
- Good knowledge of GLP.
- Knowledge of GCP and GMP.
- Knowledge of laboratory SOPs, working methods and laboratory functions in general.
- Knowledge of bioanalytical methods and computerized systems.
- Persistent and independent way of working.
- Ability to work in project teams.
- Adequate knowledge of written English.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive market salaries in each country
- Discretionary bonus based on performance each year (subject to company performance and budget)
- Training and Development opportunities, ensuring each employee has a personal development plan and identifying relevant courses to improve
- Identifying a Career path for promotion potential and working with Managers to determine milestones to be achieved.
- Locally applied benefits per country, including annual leave and competitive pension contributions.
- Flexible working options
- Statutory/Public Holidays – flexible to be taken when chosen or on the actual public holiday.
- Regular employee engagement and wellness surveys
- Regular communication and engagement through BambooHR announcements and Town Hall meetings
- Strong applicant tracking system for recruitment and ensuring the onboarding process is an enjoyable experience for all new employees.
- Social events & end of year function
- Family friendly leave for sick, paternity, maternity and parental
- For permanent employees we offer medical aid contributions and employee pension contributions.
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