Sr. Scientist

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

As a Senior Scientist your activities will support assay development through commercial application of new and innovative service offerings within the analytical and bioassay testing space. You are responsible for the scientific integrity of technical work performed in the laboratory, and are required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of company testing services, technical principles and applications as they apply to your position.

Scope Of Responsibility

This position has wholistic scientific oversight of a specific discipline or laboratory.  This position may have supervisory responsibility and/or act as a Team Lead.  In addition, the position will have Study Management responsibility and may have Study Director responsibilities. May perform assays/ testing to GMP compliance for a laboratory within Contract Testing Services.  For all assigned GLP studies, fulfills all aspects of the Study Director role as required by regulations.

Purpose Of The Position

The Senior Scientist assumes all aspects of the lead role in new assays in line with appropriate quality driven requirements and regulations.  The Senior Scientist will perform safety testing required to manufacture clinical and commercial products and is also expected to suggest or implement assay / process improvements. The Senior Scientist is required to make scientific observations, maintain detailed workbooks/ documentation and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Requirements also include maintaining a thorough understanding of MilliporeSigma services, technical principles and applications.  For GLP studies, perform all aspects of the role of Study Director with overall scientific responsibility for the study design, interpretation, and reporting of study results.

Essential Job Functions:

- Oversee the daily management of a team developing new assays and conducting a wide variety of assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety.
- Liaise closely with client representatives to ensure their expectations are met or exceeded.   This should include input into technical design of new custom assays and ongoing scientific support throughout these projects / programs.
- Provide regular updates of technical developments, new assays, innovation within the industry to Operations teams, Support teams (as relevant), and other members of the Technical Support group.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within Contract Testing Service; act as champion on initiatives and/or projects to drive improvement in quality and / or client service.
- Prepare and present (internally and externally) scientific data, abstracts, papers, posters, etc. to advance the reputation of BioReliance within the marketplace.
- Responsible for assay / method / process validation ensuring assays / methods / processes are maintained in a validated state within area of expertise.
- Track and trend key assay / production parameters and recommend courses of action to address any adverse trends and / or issues that arise.
- May serve as study director and ensures timely initiation and completion of all studies.
- Ensures testing is performed in accordance with SOPs and regulations (cGMP and GLP) for custom/non routine and new services.
- Participate and/or drive assay development/ assay transfer and/or assay validation activities.
- Drive implementation of new services.
- Participate in critical event / lab investigations within Contract Testing Services and liaise with Program Management to ensure the significance of events is actively communicated to clients.
- Work with operational departments within area of expertise to update assays in line with the appropriate Validation Master Plan and client / regulatory expectations.
- Lead by example, offer scientific coaching and mentoring to other staff members (training and scientific support for ongoing projects).
- Monitor industry trends to ensure that BioReliance remains at the forefront of scientific advancements in the field of Contract Testing Service; review and recommend potential technical developments to senior management.
- Provide technical advice and support for client and regulatory interactions (audits, meetings, teleconferences and inspections).
- May support sales in the field and attend client visits with account managers.
- May perform other related duties as required and / or assigned.
- Complies with company health and safety regulations and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

- Ph.D. in scientific discipline with 3 + years of scientific/laboratory experience
- MA/MS in scientific discipline with 6+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
- BA/BS in scientific discipline with 8+ years of scientific/laboratory experience
- Or, a combination of relevant scientific experience and/or higher level learning

Preferred Qualifications:

- Broad working knowledge of field and experience with scientific laboratory practices, techniques, equipment, materials and advanced mathematical calculations.
- Preferred strong knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance, and compliance standards.

Knowledge and Skills:

- Intermediate skills in applicable computer programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills that have been demonstrated through presentations/seminars, oversight of projects, implementation of new services, etc.
- Excellent time management skills
- Highly collaborative as well as independent
- Demonstrates a high level of initiative and leadership capabilities
- Effective coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
- Highly, technically competent

Additional Local Needs:

- 5-10% Travel required
- Maybe required to work overtime or flexible shifts

Pay Range for this position: $128,500-$235,700

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

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