About this role
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bioanalytical Associate Scientist is responsible for independently executing experiments in support of sample testing and method validation projects. This is a laboratory-based position whose primary function is independently executing various types of assays with relatively high throughput in support of bioanalytical projects. This position manages multiple projects with high quality results and provides guidance to other team members regarding assay execution as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently execute sample analysis in consultation with the Bioanalytical Principal Investigator (BPI)
- Independently execute method validation assays in consultation with the BPI
- Function as lead analyst in multi-panel testing, overseeing individual runs by more junior analysts
- Independently perform lot qualification of assay reagents
- Independently review analytical data and perform data analysis
- Provide training and mentoring to other laboratory employees on assay execution and laboratory best practices
- Complete test records in compliance with MSD’s Good Documentation Practicies (GDP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) requirements, applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and study plans
- Perform peer review of test records generated by other testing staff for GDP compliance
- Perform sample aliquoting
- Lead and participate in general lab maintenance initiatives
- Lead and participate in materials/reagent inventory
- Adhere to all laboratory safety policies and procedures including proper use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Adhere to applicable principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other related scientific discipline, or equivalent work experience is required
- Master’s degree is preferred
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on work experience in biological sample testing or reagent/assay development in an industrial setting is preferred; academic setting considered
- Demonstrated proficiency in executing wide range of relevant assays utilized can be substituted for up to 1 year of work experience
- Experience with running immunoassays/ligand-binding assays is highly preferred
- Experience with running assays on the MSD platform is highly preferred
- Training in and experience with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) techniques is required
- Training in and experience with GLP and/or GCLP is highly preferred
- Experien