Kelaca is looking for a qualified Bioanalytical Scientist (I, II, & III) for our client partner located in Boston, MA.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead scientist on assay development project
- Serve as lead scientist on validation
- Present data to clients
- Independently write plans and reports for validation
- Responsible for prompt identification and notification of deviations
- Perform assays according to GLP guidelines
- Follow GLP guidelines for validation of assays
- Run assays independently
- Prepare worksheets independently
- Analyze and interpret data
- Prepare summary tables
- Peer review raw data
- Prepare buffers
- 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 needs
- May serve as principal investigator 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
- Set up studies in LIMS system
- Other duties, as assigned
Education/Experience:
The education and experience requirements for a Scientist I, II, and III are as follows:
Scientist I:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than six (6) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than four (4) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than 2 years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment
Scientist II:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than six (6) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than four (4) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment
Scientist III:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than 12 years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- Master's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than ten (10) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years' experience in a scientific laboratory environment
Skills:
- Ability to develop immunoassays in some or all of the following immunoassay platforms: ELISA, MSD-ECL, RIA, DELFIA, HTRF, and AlphaScreen
- 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
NO THIRD PARTIES.
Apply to Kelaca today so we can schedule a conversation with you to further discuss this exciting opportunity.
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