Associate Research Scientist
The Associate Research Scientist will lead method validation and analytical testing of pharmaceutical compounds using LC‑MS/MS, ensuring data quality and compliance with SOPs. The role involves designing experiments, transferring methods, and interpreting results to support drug development initiatives.
Skills required
About this role
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Join Us as an Associate Research Scientist – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation
We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.
Purpose
Performs complex laboratory analysis and method R&D of pharmaceutical products and proficiently uses LC-MS/MS systems, analyzes samples, calculates and analyzes data and records data in adherence with SOP's and the industry.
Major Job Responsibilities
• Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds with LC-MS/MS systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and executes experiments with minimal supervision.
• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Reviews, interprets and analyzes data for technical, quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs.
• Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions.
• Mentors, trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems.
• Assists with quality systems and new equipment.
• Deep insight in method development.
Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with over 5 years of experience in an analytical testing laboratory with LC-MS/MS. Pre-clinical GLP TK or clinical PK bioanalysis with LC-MS/MS in CRO experience is preferred.
• LC-MS/MS bioanalysis method development experience in GLP or Non-GLP environment for pre-clinical or clinical studies is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Solid understanding and knowledge of general chemistry and separation science.
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements LC-MS/MS systems, SOPs, ICH guidelines, EMA requirements and FDA guidance.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to perform tasks
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Effective oral and written English communication skills
• Time management and project management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team