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Staff Scientist --Immunochemistry Method Development

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Method Development Staff Scientist</strong> <strong>II</strong> to join our team in <strong>Chantilly, VA</strong>.  Labcorp Drug Development's work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on the lives of millions worldwide. Join us & be a part of this life-saving work!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">This role: </span></u></em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Researches and develops bio-analytical methods for the assessment of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and immunogenicity of bio-pharmaceutical compounds in biological matrices using a fundamental knowledge of ELISA based immunochemistry principles applied to a variety of technology platforms such as Gyros™, Simoa™, Luminex™ and MesoScale Discovery™, and in a manner consistent with current regulatory expectations for bioanalysis.  The method development staff scientist supports multi-disciplined studies, generates results, solve problems, communicates with clients and internal stakeholders and interprets data of a scientific nature.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">**RELOCATION and SIGN-ON BONUS Available**</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><em><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:</span></u></em></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Undertakes research that includes developing and transferring of highly sensitive, reliable immunoassay methodologies for the rapid and accurate analysis of pharmaceuticals in biological fluids and tissues.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Performs complex analytical methods on biological matrices, often involving problem solving situations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Is familiar with developing or qualifying immunoassay methods in a phase appropriate manner to support either pre-clinical or clinical studies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques, and regulatory requirements in the bioanalysis of large molecule therapeutics and accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Acts as research scientist, in a team work setting, for technical direction on complex bioanalytical projects.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Responds to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc., without neglecting other duties.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Produces method development reports for reliable, sensitive, and qualified methods of analyses.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Authors scientific papers or posters which are published in peer reviewed journals or presented in bioanalysis focused conferences.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Participates in client visits.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Contributes to long-range planning and technical policies of the department.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><em><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Labcorp Drug Development is a global, world-leading Life Sciences Contract Research Organiz</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">ation that provides dedicated and fully comprehensive laboratory testing and drug development services to the pharmaceutical industry.<br style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);" /><br style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);" /><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">At Labcorp Drug Development, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescriptions medicines in the market today.</span></span></em></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">MS, (preferably PhD) in chemistry, or equivalent degree, with 2-5 years of industry related experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Experience and knowledge of analytical various ELISA based platforms (e.g. ELISA, Meso-Scale Discovery™, Luminex™, Hamilton™ Liquid Handling Immunoassay modular automation Gyros™, Simoa™, etc.).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Proven track record of method development and troubleshooting using de-novo approaches or transfer of qualified/validated plate based immunoassays utilizing various assay formats (e.g., Direct, Indirect, Sandwich, Bridging, etc.,)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Skilled in conducting research, compiling data, data interpretation, and writing reports according to FDA & EMA Bioanalytical Method Validation & Immunogenicity regulatory requirements.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Knowledge of laboratory automation software, system software, and Microsoft applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Effective oral and written communication skills.</span></li></ul>

Job posted: 2021-10-15

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