Senior Scientist - Laboratory

Location: Frederick Maryland USA

Frederick Maryland United States
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Division: Precision for Medicine
Business Unit: Specialty Lab Services
Requisition Number: 975

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:

• Ph.D. 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