Senior Associate Scientist

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Andover, MA is currently looking for a Associate Scientist (Ligand Binding Assays / ELISA) to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Associate Scientist (Ligand Binding Assays / ELISA)

Duration: 18 months contract, extendable up to 36 months

Location: Andover, MA

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

Senior Associate Scientist

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, troubleshooting, qualification, and conduct of ligand-binding assays (eg., MSD, Gyrolab, ELISAs) to support biotherapeutic programs

Deliver concentration and immunogenicity data to BioMedicine Design Project Leads and other BioTX partners

Design, develop, and implement ligand-binding assays (e.g., MSD, Gyrolab, ELISA) to measure protein concentration of drug and/or biomarker and detect the presence of anti-drug antibodies in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Perform data analysis and interpretation and draw conclusions regarding progress and results of work, utilizing the data for appropriate decision-making

Gather input from colleagues, literature, and additional resources to assist in project advancement

Qualifications:

BSc with a minimum of 3+ years relevant experience, with a focus on ligand binding assay development

Industry experience with a focus in biotherapeutics and a strong record of scientific achievement; excellent communication skills

Proven track record in the area of biotherapeutics bioanalysis with an understanding of a broad range of bioanalytical platforms. Proven presentation skills

Knowledge and hands-on experience developing ligand-binding assays, utilizing various platforms, and demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills

Broad understanding and skill in areas of bioanalytical laboratory techniques for biotherapeutics (knowledge of ligand-binding assays is essential

Proven ability to generate high-quality data against challenging timelines

Ability to communicate across sites and discipline to enable the maximum impact of bioanalytical science

Knowledge of biotherapeutic structure, pharmacology, disposition and immunogenicity and the impact on assay selection

Ability to author technical documents such as data summary reports and analytical procedures. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a complex, multi-discipline organizational model

Strong organizational and time management skills in order to balance working on multiple projects in parallel

Broad understanding and skill in areas of bioanalytical laboratory techniques

Ligand binding assay (e.g., (ELISA) experience

Location:

This is a fully onsite role in Andover, MA