Associate Scientist, LC/MS Biologics
$44K-$96K (Glassdoor est.)
Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

PURPOSE
This scientific position builds on past experience, skills and personal attributes of an accomplished bioanalytical scientist. The position involves applying analytical skills to assist in the development and implementation of profit-generating biomarker and biotherapeutic assays.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Work under the direction of a Director or other higher-level scientific personnel to validate and apply new bioanalytical approaches pertaining specifically to LC/MS biomarker and biotherapeutic assays
Uphold all safety standards, discipline guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain accurate documentation during study lifetime and archive material promptly following completion
Participate in method development, method validation, and sample analysis
Perform liquid-liquid, protein precipitation, and solid-phase extractions
Work with automated extraction instrumentation
Interface with Laboratory Operations to request and return study samples
Prepare stock and working solutions/standards and QC samples. Aliquots control matrices
Weigh reference compounds if respirator-certified
Make and record observations, performs calculations, and collects and prepares data for evaluation
Document all project work according to Q2 and GLP processes and procedures
Perform pipette maintenance and calibration verification. Assists with trouble-shooting laboratory instrumentation and other maintenance as required
Work with team members to manage assigned projects to establish priorities, set schedules, and monitor progress to ensure that projects are progressing satisfactorily
Maintain method development documentation in accordance with departmental procedures
Strengthen knowledge in chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques
Establish Q2 Bioanalytical Labs as a preferred outsource provider of LCMS Biologics services
Contribute scientifically to method development
Maintain lab equipment, supports lab safety, and comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements
May coordinate application of validated methods to LCMS Biologics sample analysis
May communicate with clients regarding progress on scientific and operational objectives
May use LIMS system to schedule samples, set up and edit work lists and manage bioanalytical data
May assist with the application of validated methods to routine sample analysis and to direct studies from clients from method development through validation and sample analysis
May review run binders and notebooks and other project-related documentation at the direction of the Project Leader (includes validation reports)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Highly experienced in all routine laboratory procedures
Understanding of wet-laboratory sample extraction
Ability to maintain clear and efficient method development documentation
Ability to follow verbally communicated or draft procedures
Understanding of development/validation methodology
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Ability to interact with clients, and work to objectives and timelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma and 5 years’ relevant lab experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in GLP laboratory environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Long periods of mental concentration
Extensive use of pipetting requiring repetitive motion of upper body, arms, hands and fingers
Regular sitting and standing for extended periods of time
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