Senior Scientist I, Bioanalytical

The Role

The Senior Scientist I is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of the team operation to ensure the successful implementation of the DMPK Non-GLP Bioanalytical method development, method qualification, sample analysis, report writing, and metrics in order to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction in the field of drug discovery and development.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans and carries out the more complex research studies including method development for the analytes and its metabolites in various matrices.
• Provides multiple approaches during the planning step.
• Trains, coaches, or mentors others on technical, personal development or business issues.
• Works on extremely complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.
• Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Functions as a study director, principle investigator, or project coordinator including serving as a primary contact for sponsors, responsibilities include planning and supervising more complex and exacting research studies.
• Supervises personnel. Ensures optimum personnel performance through leading by example, motivation, and performance recognition.
• Conducting quick PK sample analysis in variety of biological matrices, including but not limited to stock solution preparation, sample extraction, small or large molecule sample analysis, and report writing.
• Reviews other scientists’ calculations, records, and reports. Writes comprehensive reports, recommending application of finings, and presents clear and concise oral reports of processes and accomplishments.
• Complies with all safety rules, practice good housekeeping, and maintain safe workplace without supervision.
• Learns, enhances, and shares technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.
• Participates in writing and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggest practical changes.
• Promotes company’s safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or related Physical science degree.
• PhD with 3+ years related work experience. Or Master’s degree with 10+ years related work experience.

Skills & Abilities

• An expert in the use of advanced experimental methods, concepts and techniques relevant to scientific discipline and specific area, such small or large molecule bioanalytical, including LC-MS, ELISA/MSD, PCR, flow cytometry, western blotting, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in the independent development of LBA and/or LC-MS bioanalytical methods.
• Emerging skills in novel experimental methods, concepts and techniques.
• Demonstrates independent thought and scientific creativity.
• Demonstrates technical success and proficiency in projects.
• Utilizes expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Collaboratively researches and proposes methodologies for projects.
• Acts independently to research and propose new research projects and methodologies and implement them.
• Good time management skills in order to perform multiple projects within deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skill in order to perform of multiple projects within deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Follow and adhere to nonGLP guidelines/SOPs consistent with WuXi AppTec requirement.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to biohazards / chemicals.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels.
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to Lift 15 lbs routinely.
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach.
• Ability to push/pull 15 lbs routinely.
• Clarity of Vision.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to work in variable temperatures high to freezing.