About The Role
The Associate Scientist is the right-hand help for the senior scientist. As such their responsibility is mainly to assist the senior scientist with tasks based on scientific competency and training. Based on competencies the Associate Scientist may be assigned as BPI and will oversee and manage bioanalytical studies under supervision.
What You’ll Do Here
Tabulate and perform final data batch review by performing multi-batch trend analysis, completing all study documentation as required including approving of Memo to File or SOP/Protocol/Study Plan deviations where appropriate.
Provide report and/or final results within study timelines and ensure any deviation, exception or events are reflected as appropriate and assure that all analysis conducted are reported and accurate.
Assist in writing validation and analytical plans/reports and provide comments and/or recommendations, as needed, for the bioanalytical portions of preclinical and clinical protocols, study plans, laboratory manuals, Data Transfer Agreements, and/or other document.
Assist for planning sample analysis by maintaining timeline and scheduling commitments.
If assigned, perform the ordering of reagents, materials and if assigned verification of inventory.
Perform literature searches and draft work plans for the development of assays as assigned.
Assist with evaluation of risk and costing.
Based on training and competency, perform laboratory bench work for method development or validation, interpretation of results, documentation/tabulation of data and troubleshooting when required. Keeps BPI and/or Senior Scientist involved through ongoing communications.
Write, review and update method SOP as needed
Support responses to QA reports
Assigned by management on studies and tasks based on scientific competency and training (can include method development, validation or sample analysis projects).
Provide feedback on progress and assist in sponsor teleconferences as required.
Conduct all work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCPs, GLPs and observes all company guidelines and policies.
Respecting Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.
Assist the senior scientist with tasks based on scientific competency and training
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Minimum of College Degree and Ideally B.Sc or applicable field.
3 years of related experience
Must understand general SOPs and have an excellent knowledge of GCP/GLP regulations
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals. Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in front of sponsor.
Bilingual proficiency in French & English. (Depending on location)
Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
Good organizational skill, capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Attentive to details
Be able to easily read and understand study plans and protocols
Ability to coach/mentor people
Relevant industry experience a plus
Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement.
This requirement is essential for the position of Associate Scientist (BSD) , in particular, but without limitation, for the following reason(s):
The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
What We Offer
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Telework when applicable
Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Annual Performance Reviews
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Skills Required
- College degree
- B.Sc degree
- 3 years of related experience
- Knowledge of SOPs and GCP/GLP regulations
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and write advanced reports
- Ability to speak effectively in sponsor meetings
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English (location-dependent)
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships
- Good organizational skills; manage multiple priorities
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand study plans and protocols
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Laboratory bench work for method development, validation, and sample analysis (based on training/competency)
- Relevant industry experience
What We Do
Outsourcing made easy with a one-stop solution to early-phase drug development. We are an integrated drug development solution company, offering pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach that removes the need for multiple service providers during the early stages of drug development. Whether for one study or an end-to-end program, we help you reach critical decision-making milestones sooner by improving speed and ease from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond. When partnering with Altasciences, you can experience up to 40% in time savings thanks to our integrated, one-stop solution offering. We strive to create a true partnership with our clients, our partners, and our colleagues that enables a mutually supporting relationship built on a combination of excellent science and solid communication. Helping sponsors get better drugs to the people who need them, faster, for over 25 years. Our full-service offering is always tailored to your specific research needs: - Preclinical research - Clinical pharmacology - Drug formulation - Manufacturing and analytical services - Bioanalysis - Program management - Medical writing - Biostatics - Data management - And so much more!
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