Senior Scientist, Bioanalytical

Precision Medicine Group
Frederick, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with strong bioanalytical expertise and leadership experience working in precision medicine and regulated lab environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years of lab experience and a PhD or 10+ years with a Master’s degree
    — “PhD. and 6 years’ relevant laboratory experience or Master’s Degree and 10 years’ relevant laboratory experience”
  • Individuals with deep familiarity in bioanalysis technologies like ELISA and Luminex
    — “Strong background in various technology platforms such as Mesoscale Discovery, Quanterix, Luminex, ELISA.”
  • Candidates who can demonstrate technical leadership in assay development and troubleshooting
    — “Serve as Technical Lead in Ligand Binding Platform”

Things to consider

  • The role requires occasional extended work hours to meet business demands
    — “Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands”
  • Candidates must be physically capable of handling lab equipment and sample matrices
    — “Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs overhead with assistance”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with bioanalytical method validation standards in your resume and interviews
    — “A solid understanding of current bioanalytical method validation standards”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead and mentor laboratory staff in your application materials
    — “Experience supervising or mentoring scientists or technical personnel”
  • Demonstrate your ability to write and publish scientific papers and reports
    — “Assist with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company.”
  • Showcase your proficiency with specific bioanalytical software tools like Softmax and GraphPad Prism
    — “Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Softmax, MSD BenchWork, Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • leading bioanalytical projects
  • troubleshooting assays
  • developing new techniques
Typical background
PhD in relevant field6+ years of laboratory experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Bioanalytical AssaysAssay DesignValidationData AnalysisTechnical Leadership

Preferred

GLP ComplianceGCLP ComplianceCLIA ComplianceScientific Writing

Stack & domain

Mesoscale DiscoveryQuanterixLuminexElisaADAPKPotency AssayCytokinePD Biomarker MeasurementCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsBioanalyticalBiomarkerLigand Binding

About the role

Original posting from Precision Medicine Group via Greenhouse

Position Summary:

The Senior Scientist supervises laboratory staff to support bioanalytical activities. Lead Bioanalysis and Biomarker projects through assay design and development, validation, and execution in a timely manner.  Perform assays according to SOPs and support technology development in Ligand Binding platform.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Design and perform experiments, independently and accurately analyze and present data

Provide high quality output with the ability to build efficiency into improving productivity metrics

Serve as Technical Lead in Ligand Binding Platform

Assist in establishing and improving all procedures and required SOP documentation

Responsible for assay trouble shooting and correcting routine scientific issues/problems

Identify, update and implement emerging laboratory techniques

Maintain and support lab safety practices and environment

Work collaboratively with other technical teams in resource sharing and providing technical expertise

Support new equipment operational qualifications and performance checks

Monitor Lab Service/R&D related project expenses

Act as a scientific resource externally to clients and internally

Assists with writing, reviewing and editing contract and grant applications/proposals as appropriate

Assist with writing and publishing papers, abstracts, techniques/or chapters to maintain the scientific standard and image of the company.

May present completed work at appropriate scientific meetings and in publications

Supervision of assigned laboratory staff to ensure efficient organization, development and execution of project(s)

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

PhD. and 6 years’ relevant laboratory experience or

Master’s Degree and 10 years’ relevant laboratory experience

Other Required:

Strong background in various technology platforms such as Mesoscale Discovery, Quanterix, Luminex, ELISA.

Ability to troubleshoot and refine bioanalysis and biomarkers assays such as ADA, PK, Potency Assay, Cytokine and PD biomarker measurement

Experience in handling various sample matrix such as whole blood, plasma/serum, cell pellets/supernatant, urine and CSF

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Must have the ability to organize and analyze data, as well as prepare technical reports.

Must possess strong computational skills, preferably experienced with Softmax, MSD BenchWork, Word, Excel, Power Point, GraphPad Prism

Excellent use of judgment and discretion required

Extended work hours may be occasionally necessary in order to meet business demands

Ability to lift and carry between 1-15 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity; May be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)

Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

A solid understanding of current bioanalytical method validation standards

Experience supervising or mentoring scientists or technical personnel

Previous work experience in GLP or GCLP or CLIA regulatory compliance

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$100,600—$151,000 USD

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Source: Precision Medicine Group careers (Greenhouse)

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