Scientist - Biomarkers

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

We are looking for a Scientist I/II to join our Biomarkers' team in Durham, NC. In this role, you will lead the development and validation of Biomarker assays to bring new therapies to market. This role is never boring due to our wide variety of clients and broad ranges of medicine treating different types of diseases. You’ll work in a milestone driven environment generating data, evaluating the performance of the medicine and context of use. Data integrity and quality are important to us, and this role will integrate the expectations in a highly regulated setting.

• Develop and validate Biomarker assays for novel therapeutics
• Plan and direct experimental design and execution
• Drive pre-clinical and clinical trial projects with study team to align with client objectives
• Frequent communication with clients to discuss technical details and provide project updates
• Advise clients on Biomarker assay best practices
• Author and review documents (plans, SOPs, reports)
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Work collaboratively to deliver high quality data
• Communicate with clients, as needed

• A background in assay development and validation
• Bioanalytical lab experience
• A thorough knowledge of regulatory guidance and industry best practices for Biomarker and/or PK assays
• Advanced capabilities in data analysis, data visualization statistical analysis
• Ligand-binding Assay (e.g. ELISA, MSD, Luminex) assay development and validation
• Microsoft Office, MSD workbench, SoftMAX Pro, Watson, Graphpad Prism,
• Experience or familiarity working in a regulated environment; GDP, GLP, GCLP, GCP
• A talent for designing efficient and impactful experiments
• Independence, enthusiasm, openness, and adaptability
• Effective communication skills
• Motivation and an ability to inspire others to do their best work and drive results
• Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than six (6) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than four (4) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than 2 years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than six (6) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment; or
• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than four (4) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

• Broad exposure to a wide variety of protein therapeutics (enzymes, gene & cell therapy, multifunctional therapeutic, oncolytic virus)
• Unlimited opportunities to solve Flow Cytometry and Biomarker challenges and help bring novel therapies to market
• Access to a network of expert Flow Cytometry and bioanalytical scientists to collaborate with and grow
• Continued development and growth, international sites exposure and contacts
• Exposure to cutting-edge bioanalytical technologies
• Highly competitive healthcare coverage (HDHP with HSA; PPO), dental and vision
• Competitive Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year) Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating)
• 401k with Employer Match

BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS

Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.