Associate Principal Investigator - Immunochemistry

Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies.

Job Responsibilities:

• To perform and supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples.
• Serves as a Study Director / Principal Investigator / Responsible Scientist for research studies. Takes on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation, and reporting of results. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets up, maintains, operates, and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
• Informs project management and/or line management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment.
• Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors, and guides project work.
• Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
• May interact in external client communications.
• Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.
• Organizes, conducts, and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• Performs QC review of data.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Writes, revises, and reviews methods, SOPs, and portions of reports and protocols.
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field with a minimum of 5 years of previous laboratory experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Experience with use and troubleshooting of analytical equipment is desired.
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation, and interpersonal skills.