PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for coordinating and carrying out the full spectrum of activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods according to client requests and within the required timeframes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Technical role
• Develop, validate and optimize bioanalytical methods.
• Process, analyze and interpret bioanalytical data.
• Can be called upon to find solutions to problems related to the application of bioanalytical methods.
• Assist in improving laboratory activity processes (method development, validation and sample analysis).
• Write and review bioanalytical method SOPs.
• Review scientific literature in order to guide the development of bioanalytical methods.
• Document activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.
• Can be called upon to assist with the training of employees related to research and development and validation.
• Assist in competitive intelligence by developing and-testing new analytical instruments.
• Coordinate the resources used during the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.
• Carry out support tasks to meet the needs of laboratory users.
• Can be called upon to perform all biological sample processing and analysis activities.
• Can be called upon to supervise the work of associate research scientists.
• Act as a mentor and advisor for research scientists and associate research scientists.
Advisor role
• Can be called upon to establish calibration curve concentrations and quality controls for new analytical methods. Review validated concentrations for each of our analytical projects and for requests from affiliated laboratories.
• Can be called upon to evaluate if it is necessary to analyze metabolites, enantiomers, conjugated products and other compounds according to regulatory agencies and clients.
• Can be called upon to write calibration range impact assessments, analytical method specificity assessments and other appropriate documents for studies in which the analytical reviewer is involved.
• Act as a mentor and advisor for research scientists.EDUCATION REQUIRED

Technical role:
• Bachelor's Degree in Science
• In lieu of degree, 8 years of experience in bioanalysis or related field.

Advisor role:
• Master's Degree in Science.ln lieu of degree, 8 years of experience in related field.
• Alternate certification may be considered as suitable alternative.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Two to 4 years relevant work experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel and analytical software.
• Demonstrates skills in scientific problem solving.
• Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset
• Experience in literature research.