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Scientist - II (Associate)
126 East Lincoln Avenue Rahway, NJ 07065 US
Job Description
Job Description:
Seeking a motivated individual to work as a senior bioanalytical bench scientist within its Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) bioanalytical laboratory.
This is a bioanalytical senior scientist position with primary duties in performing laboratory work, preparing reports, and interacting with internal and external partners.
This position is a part of the Bioanalytical group, Global Preclinical Development, based in Rahway, New Jersey.
Main responsibilities include:
• Independently developing, optimizing and troubleshooting LBA methods to support projects with method quality and efficiency in mind; writing bioanalytical methods;
assumption of project responsibility in delegated bioanalytical aspects.
• Proficiently and independently implementing ligand binding assays (LBA) for the analysis of biological samples in a GLP environment,
with duties inclusive of, but not limited to, sample preparation, setting up instruments, processing, and interpreting data; solving issues encountered during method implementation independently.
• Establishing LBA capability within the team including equipment purchasing, setting up lab and LBA workflow.
• Ensuring that all documentations are in real time, accurate and compliant with current GLP and departmental guidelines.
• Preparing reports (sample analysis and validation) independently; Assembling all documents for regulatory submissions;
Compliance with and maintenance of required training for company and departmental SOPs, safety-related guidance and other guidelines as relevant/applicable.
• Adherence to short term goals, objectives and timelines agreed upon with management, via working independently (e.g., with little to no management oversite in this regard).
• Interaction with partners in other functional lines, such as Drug Safety and Metabolism, Quality Assurance, and program management.
• Any relevant/applicable additional BA assignments as directed by management. • Ability to multi-task and be a team player.
Qualifications: Minimum Educational Requirement: • Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with 3 years of industrial experience, or Master of Science degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with at least 7 years of industrial experience, preferably in a bioanalytical laboratory. Required Experience and Skills: • Experience in developing, validating and implementing ligand binding assays under GLP. • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Experience in Watson or other LIMS systems. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Preferred Experience and Skills: • Highly motivated individual with the aspiration to learn and develop himself/herself. • Experience in LC-MS/MS assay. NOTES: Must be able to travel between Rahway, NJ site and West Point, PA site as needed. Travel up to 50% may be required.
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