Scientist – Bioanalysis / Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics

Location: Ridgefield, CT • 1-year contract • Pay rate: $39/hr. - $42/hr.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and innovative Scientist to join our Bioanalysis–Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional DMPK teams to support the management, characterization, and documentation of critical reagents used in bioanalytical assays supporting non-clinical and clinical studies. This position is ideal for an early-career scientist with experience in analytical laboratory techniques, particularly analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and/or LC-MS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to complete interdependent laboratory and operational activities.
• Manage standard, specialized, and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards, including receipt, inventory, organized storage, electronic tracking, monitoring, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate the storage and tracking of reagent samples maintained at off-site facilities.
• Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents, including concentration determination, analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC), and LC-MS.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure data, reports, and supporting documentation are properly archived in electronic laboratory notebooks and applicable data-management systems.
• Support laboratory safety activities, including routine inspection of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other laboratory safety equipment.
• Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities within the DMPK laboratory.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other technical documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Clearly communicate experimental results and scientific conclusions during team meetings and other scientific discussions.
• Support equipment maintenance, freezer management, and other laboratory operations as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and/or LC-MS.
• Strong laboratory organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and willingness to learn electronic laboratory notebooks, data-management systems, and laboratory software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting bioanalytical, DMPK, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related laboratory operations.
• Experience with reagent and reference-standard management.
• Familiarity with analytical data review, documentation, and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.