SENIOR ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST I

About the role

This position is located in the Bioanalytics, Analytical Operations Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC. The work is performed on-site and is laboratory-based. Employment type: Contract. Worksite: On-Site.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and analyses with minimal assistance using modern instrumental analytical techniques, including but not limited to Karl Fischer moisture analysis, coagulation assays, enzymatic assays, and immunoassays.
• Apply relevant analytical test experience in a cGXP environment, including proper pipetting (volumetric, positive displacement, reverse) and a sound understanding of the principles of test methods.
• Demonstrate proven awareness of and adherence to applicable regulatory guidance documents for cGXP testing, method validation, and CMC development (preferred).
• Operate and perform maintenance on modern analytical instruments, including but not limited to coulometric titrator, coagulation analyzer, immunonephelometer, and plate readers.
• Accurately and contemporaneously document laboratory work in a research notebook or LIMS system.
• May contribute to report writing.
• Demonstrate a proactive, results-oriented approach with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Identify aberrant results, initiate investigations, and actively participate in problem-solving efforts that require independent and original thought.
• Maintain proficiency in MS Office applications.

Requirements

Degree must be within a relevant field: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology.

• Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in a clinical and/or laboratory environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Frequently sits and bends neck for 4–6 hours per day.
• May stand and twist neck for 2–4 hours per day.
• Occasionally walks, bends and twists waist, and squats.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Moderate lifting of 15–30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.
• May reach above and below shoulder height.
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.

Pay

Pay rate range: $20–35 per hour depending on experience.