Scientist III (Small Molecule)

Company: BioAgilytix Labs, LLC
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You'll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as Bioanalytical Project Manager (BPM)/Principal Investigator (PI) on a project
• May prepare and submit deviations
• Manage project timelines/scheduling
• Manage budget and revenue for projects
• Communicate with client
• Train analysts/junior scientists
• Develop assay independently
• Ability to assist with definition of project scope and proposal preparation (SME)
• Prepare and review scientific training materials (e.g. BAL University)
• Set up studies in LIMS system
• Serve as lead scientist on assay dev project
• Serve as lead scientist on validation or qualification
• Present data to clients
• Independently write plans and reports for validation or qualification
• Responsible for prompt identification and notification of deviations
• Perform assays according to GLP guidance or SOPs
• Follow GLP guidance/SOPs for validation or for qualification of assays
• Run assays independently; (biomarker, cell-based, immunogenicity, immuno-, enzymatic, or LC/MS/MS)
• Prepare worksheets independently
• Analyze & interpret data
• Prepare summary tables
• Peer review raw data
• Prepare reagents
• Troubleshoot assays
• Design assay runs independently
• Write SOPs
• Write plans/reports for sample analysis
• Order and keep accurate inventories of supplies for laboratory needs and forecast future needs based on projected project needsAdditional Responsibilities
• Other duties as neededMinimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than twelve (12) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• Master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than ten (10) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, immunology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environmentMinimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills
• Ability to develop immunoassays in some or all of the following immunoassay platforms: ELISA, MSD-ECL, RIA, DELFIA, HTRF, and AlphaScreen or, the ability to oversee the following study types: protein binding, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, or CYP phenotyping or ability to oversee and develop chromatographic assays using HPLC or LC/MS/MS
• Must work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word
• Demonstrated experience serving in a supervisor role and leading teams
• Knowledge and application of regulatory guidance to experimental planning and design
• Experience working in GxP environments and demonstrated knowledge of GxP regulations
• IA role: Experience with execution of PK/biomarker/ADA assays
• CB role: Experience with execution of potency/NAb assays
• BC role: Experience with execution of LC/MS/MS assays
• DMPK role: Experience with execution of ADME assaysSupervisory Responsibility
• This position supervises Analyst I/II/III and Scientist I/IISupervision Received
• Infrequent supervision and instructions
• Frequently exercises discretionary authorityWorking Environment
• Primarily laboratory environment
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinetsPhysical Demands
• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment
• Frequent mobility needed
• Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 20 pounds
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
• Regular and consistent attendancePosition Type and Expected Hours of Work
• This is a full-time position
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
• Occasional travel required$130,000 - $140,000 a yearBENEFITS AND OTHER PERKSMedical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability - Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral ProgramCOMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITYBioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
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