Scientist (T)Fte Jobs

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:

• Prepare summary tables
• May serve as principal investigator on a project
• Follow GLP guidelines for validation of assays
• Peer review raw data
• Run assays independently
• Prepare buffers
• Other duties, as assigned
• Design assay runs independently
• Responsible for prompt identification and notification of deviations
• Analyze and interpret data
• Present data to clients
• Manage budget and revenue for projects
• Order and keep accurate inventories of supplies for laboratory needs and forecast future needs based on projected project needs
• Serve as lead scientist on validation
• May prepare and submit deviations
• Serve as lead scientist on assay development project
• Set up studies in LIMS system
• Develop assay independently
• Independently write plans and reports for validation
• Prepare worksheets independently
• Write SOPs
• Prepare and review scientific training materials
• Write plans/reports for sample analysis
• Manage project timelines/scheduling
• Communicate with client
• Train analysts/junior scientists
• Ability to assist with definition of project scope and proposal preparation (SME)
• Perform assays according to GLP guidelines
• Troubleshoot assays

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience (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

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience (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
• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than four (4) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment
• 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

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Education/Experience (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

Minimum Preferred Qualifications - Skills:

• Experience working in GxP environments and demonstrated knowledge of GxP regulations
• Ability to take direction well and multi-task
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• IA role: Experience with execution of PK/biomarker/ADA assays
• 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 carry out routine tasks accurately, following strict methodology to carry out analysis, preparing samples and maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment
• Knowledge and application of regulatory guidance to experimental planning and design
• Demonstrated experience serving in a supervisor role and leading teams
• CB role: Experience with execution of potency/NAb assays
• Detail oriented and highly organized

Working Environment:

• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Primarily laboratory environment
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
• Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms

Physical Demands:

• Requires multiple periods of intense concentration
• 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
• Frequent mobility needed
• Ability to perform under stress and multi-task
• Frequent crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck
• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence
• 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
• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups
• Regular and consistent attendance
• 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 work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required
• Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook
• This is a full-time position
• Occasional travel required

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical 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 (10 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix 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.