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Associate Scientist
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, New Jersey, Rahway | |
 Jul 31, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Scientist - II (Associate) Work Location: Rahway, NJ 07065 Assignment Duration: 12 months Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday Work Arrangement: On-site, with travel up to 50% between Rahway, NJ and West Point, PA as needed Position Summary: Seeking a motivated individual to work as a senior bioanalytical bench scientist within a Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) bioanalytical laboratory. Background & Context: * This position is a part of the Bioanalytical group, Global Preclinical Development, based in Rahway, New Jersey. Key Responsibilities: * Independently developing, optimizing and troubleshooting LBA methods to support projects with method quality and efficiency in mind; writing bioanalytical methods; assumption of project responsibility in delegated bioanalytical aspects. * Proficiently and independently implementing ligand binding assays (LBA) for the analysis of biological samples in a GLP environment, with duties inclusive of, but not limited to, sample preparation, setting up instruments, processing, and interpreting data; solving issues encountered during method implementation independently. * Establishing LBA capability within the team including equipment purchasing, setting up lab and LBA workflow. * Ensuring that all documentations are in real time, accurate and compliant with current GLP and departmental guidelines. * Preparing reports (sample analysis and validation) independently; Assembling all documents for regulatory submissions; Compliance with and maintenance of required training for company and departmental SOPs, safety-related guidance and other guidelines as relevant/applicable. * Adherence to short term goals, objectives and timelines agreed upon with management, via working independently (e.g., with little to no management oversite in this regard). * Interaction with partners in other functional lines, such as Drug Safety and Metabolism, Quality Assurance, and program management. * Any relevant/applicable additional BA assignments as directed by management. * Ability to multi-task and be a team player. Qualification & Experience: * Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with 3 years of industrial experience, or Master of Science degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related scientific discipline with at least 7 years of industrial experience, preferably in a bioanalytical laboratory. * Experience in developing, validating and implementing ligand binding assays under GLP. * Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience in Watson or other LIMS systems. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. * Highly motivated individual with the aspiration to learn and develop himself/herself. * Experience in LC-MS/MS assay. | |