Small Molecule Bioanalysis Scientist

Job title: Small Molecule Bioanalysis Scientist

About the Role We are seeking a full-time, office-based Analytical Chemistry Scientist to join the Bioanalytical Lab in Cincinnati. The role will contribute to the development and validation of LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and HPLC methods for small molecule drugs, metabolites, and biomarkers to support preclinical and clinical programs.

What You'll Do

• Develop and validate LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, and HPLC methods for small molecule drugs, metabolites, and biomarkers.
• Draft study protocols/plans, acquisition methods, and study reports.
• Supervise all phases of bioassays to support pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetics, PD biomarkers.
• Supervise technicians for method development, validation, and sample analysis.
• Communicate with internal and external resources for sample receiving, quality control, quality assurance, sponsor correspondence, etc.

What We're Looking For

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
• Previous experience with small molecule drug and drug metabolites analysis.
• Strong project management, compliance, communication, and people skills.
• Experience with various extraction procedures, such as LLE, SPE, SLE+, immune-capture hybrid extraction, etc.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, HPLC, etc.
• Direct working experience in Good Laboratory Practices is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Direct working experience in Good Laboratory Practices is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Cincinnati Perks: Flexible work environment.
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Employee health and wellness initiatives.
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations.
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions.
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center.
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth.
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs.
• Awards: Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer; Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.