Senior Research Associate (Bioanalytical)

Precision for Medicine is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics. Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence, with laboratory expertise, and advanced data sciences to inform every step. We apply our expertise to trials at all stages—from early development through approval—with embedded experience in oncology and rare disease. With over 2000 dedicated professionals and 35 offices worldwide, we stand ready to help accelerate life-changing treatments anywhere around the globe. Won’t you join us today as a Senior Research Associate (Bioanalytical)?

Senior Research Associates (Bioanalytical) reliably perform and provide bioanalysis services for commercial clients using Softmax or MSD benchwork software and analyzing data in Prism and Excel.  Senior Research Associate may also perform critical reagent production, plate based assays and DNA/RNA extraction. Duties also include recording and reporting results, preparation of samples and reagent solutions, and maintenance of equipment.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: 

• Maintains instrument and reagent inventory per SOPs
• Conducts immunological assays including ADA, PK or Potency assay, as well as cytokine measurement etc
• Independently plans and conducts bioassays various scales and for different customers
• Performs QC analyses to ensure that results meet specifications. Monitors assays and trouble shoots, as appropriate
• Performs research and development activities to support new product development. Performs new assay development as needed
• Assists Scientists to modify and re-optimize current assays or procedures to address changing technologies or the introduction of new assays
• Completes all paperwork completely and accurately for QA/QC and GLP purposes using Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and updates computer tracking systems, as required
• Operates equipment such as spectrophotometer and MSD plate reader and performs processes in accordance with SOPs
• Assists in the training of new and existing laboratory staff in accordance with SOPs
• Drafts and/or edits SOPs as needed, to include validation documents for new equipment, new documents and other quality documents
• Evaluates opportunities for revision of SOPs and makes necessary recommendations to improve efficiency and quality
• Organizes data prior to submission. Ensures lab maintenance activities and equipment calibration is performed according to schedule
• Plans for raw material requirements, maintenance of appropriate inventory of reagents and submission of purchase orders
• Maintains a clean and safe lab environment
• Carry out other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years’ relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required:

• Previous experience with ELISA or MSD 
• Requires good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and willingness to work well in a group environment
• Ability to interact and function in a highly productive work environment
• Ability to work independently
• Must be proficient using Microsoft office, specifically with Excel
• 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:

• Substantial ligand binding assay experience
• Prior experience in a GLP or GMP or GCLP environment