Scientist (R&D Toxicology)

Responsibilities

• Execute complex laboratory experiments in strict compliance with validated protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company guidelines.
• Systematically document project milestones through comprehensive technical reports and experimental summaries.
• Work effectively within established parameters on individual tasks, contribute actively to long-term project teams, and serve as a technical leader and advisor to Associate Scientists.
• Proactively identify experimental and analytical anomalies, investigate alternative methodologies, and recommend strategic, data-driven courses of action.
• Maintain a cutting-edge understanding of industry-relevant technological advancements and peer-reviewed scientific literature to continuously optimize laboratory processes, workflows, or procedures.
• Adeptly integrate and apply advanced analytical methods and next-generation instrumentation.
• Contribute innovative ideas and technical concepts for new product development, primarily targeting established clinical and diagnostic markets.
• Safely handle infectious biological specimens and hazardous chemical waste in rigorous alignment with environmental health, safety, and corporate waste disposal practices.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 5+ years of progressive laboratory or industry experience demonstrating significant analytical capabilities.
• Or a Master's degree (MS) with 3–5 years of laboratory or industry experience.
• Or a Doctoral degree (PhD) with a thesis focused on related analytical methodologies and hands-on laboratory experience (suitable for candidates seeking an industry-based post-doctoral opportunity).
• Hands-on operational expertise and troubleshooting experience with Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) systems.
• Proficiency in chromatographic data processing, qualitative/quantitative review, and analysis software.
• Extensive experience with biological sample handling, micro-pipetting, and biofluid extraction techniques.
• Demonstrated experience developing or validating LC-MS/MS assays in compliance with strict regulatory frameworks, such as CLSI, ANSI/ASB, CAP, NYSDOH, or ISO regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Anual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities and so much more!