Senior Research Scientist - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development

About the role

Oversees complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provides technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely acts as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols.

A Day in the Life

• Independently plans the best scientific approach to develop analytical methods and/or other specialty technologies studies that meet client requirements.
• Acts as on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation / technique / technology.
• Evaluates available technical options to obtain desired quality of analytical results, economics, ease of introduction into a production environment, and robustness in analytical applications.
• Demonstrates viability of in-house developed methods and methods transferred from clients by designing appropriate validation experiments or other appropriate aspects of specialty methodology or technology.
• Ability to lead client discussions regarding project definitions, technical information exchanges and discussions of project status.
• Provides recommendations to clients on technical and regulatory issues.
• Reviews protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
• Assists business development group in technical sales and marketing, and in preparation of technical marketing materials, and presents posters and makes podium presentations at conferences.
• Leads in preparation and implementation of SOPs and quality systems, as well as developing innovative technology and in evaluating and implementing new capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS + 10 years of experience
• MS + 8 years of experience
• PhD + 6 years of experience
• In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Knowledge and application of industry best practices not yet represented by global regulatory requirements
• Full theoretical and hands-on understanding and knowledge of relevant scientific principles applicable to role
• Demonstrated ability of integrating changing regulatory or industry standards and comprehension of technical limitations
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and regulatory guidance
• Ability to independently review and understand project proposals/plans
• Proven ability in technical writing skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
• Time management and project management skills

Work Environment

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $115,000.00–$137,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount