Senior Scientist - Biologics
Location: Exton PA
Full-time
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.
Biologics
Frontage’s biologics teams have an average 10 – 15 years in complex drug development and have worked with large molecule applications throughout its evolution in product development. We can handle projects for a range of large molecule development projects including peptides, proteins, monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibodies, biosimilars, oligonucleotides, biomarkers, and antibody drug conjugates.
Gain access to comprehensive biologics services in support of advanced development programs with Frontage’s bioanalytical laboratory. We have the capabilities to analyze virtually any peptide, protein or antibody, and have built a reputation for solving technical challenges related to assay development and validation.
Position Summary
Test transferred methods or develop bio-analytical methods for the assessment of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and immunogenicity of bio-pharmaceutical compounds in biological matrices by use of ligand binding based assay applied to a variety of technology platforms including but not limited to ELISA, Gyros™, Simoa™, Luminex™, Mesoscale Discovery™, and Flowcytometry, Real-time PCR, ddPCR, and NGS in a manner consistent with current regulatory expectations for bioanalysis. A method development staff scientist supports multi-disciplined studies, generates results, solve problems, communicates with clients and internal stakeholders and interprets data of a scientific nature.
Responsibilities
- Skillfully perform a variety of analytical ligand binding techniques and methodologies, such as ELISA, ECL, and cell-based assays.
- Highly motivated to learn and use new techniques and instrumentation to improve bioanalytical operations.
- Capable of playing a leadership role in troubleshooting to solve challengeable bioanalytical problems.
- Independently develop analytical methods for validation assays to meet expected requirements of sponsor’s timeline, scientific quality and compliance of regulatory agencies
- Effectively apply scientific theories, concepts and techniques to development of new approaches to meet regulatory requirements in bioanalytical and ligand binding studies.
- Proactively respond to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, and request ad hoc etc. without neglecting other duties.
- Take accountability to set up, maintain, operate and perform routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
- Know well how to monitor, evaluate, and review the scientific performance of assays.
- Timely interact with internal/external clients, as needed.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related fields with 1-2+ years’ experience, or Master’s degree in same disciplines with 4+ years’ experience, or Bachelor’s degree in same discipline with 6+ year experience.
- Experience or knowledge of analytical instrumentation (e.g., plate readers, Mesoscale Discovery™(MSD), Gyros™, Simoa™, Luminex™, and Flowcytometry, Realtime PCR, ddPCR, and NGS.
- Demonstrate experience or training in laboratory automation software, system software, and Microsoft office applications
- Experienced in performing scientific presentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Significant Safety or Working Considerations:
May work with potentially infectious samples of human and/or animal origin May handle hazardous chemicals
Salary and Benefits:
Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or related fields
- 1-2+ years' experience for Ph.D. holders, or 4+ years with Master's, or 6+ years with Bachelor's
- Experience or knowledge of analytical instrumentation
- Experience in laboratory automation software and Microsoft Office
- Strong oral and written communication skills
What We Do
Frontage Laboratories, Inc. is a CRO that provides integrated, science-driven, product development services throughout the drug discovery and development process to enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to achieve their development goals. Comprehensive services include drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, analytical testing and formulation development, preclinical and clinical trial material manufacturing, bioanalysis, preclinical safety and toxicology assessment and early phase clinical studies. Frontage has enabled many biotechnology companies and leading pharmaceutical companies of varying sizes to advance a myriad of molecules through development and file regulatory submissions in the United States, China and other countries.
