Bioanalytical Scientist

Bioanalytical Scientist

6-month contract

Onsite in Waltham, MA

Must be able to work on a W2

Position Summary

Our client, a global biopharmaceutical company, is hiring a Bioanalytical Scientist to provide technical support for drug discovery and development studies. This role will support non-GLP bioanalysis, with a primary focus on LC-MS/MS analysis and biological sample preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with wet-lab sample preparation, biological sample clean-up, LC-MS/MS analysis, data processing, and scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in assigned bioanalytical technical activities within established timelines and budgets.
• Independently manage assigned projects and technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform biological sample preparation, clean-up, and LC-MS/MS analysis.
• Support method development and experimental design for project-specific bioanalytical methods.
• Process and interpret data and ensure results meet established criteria.
• Document experimental procedures, data, results, and conclusions.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate project progress and results to internal stakeholders and collaborators.
• Conduct literature searches and apply current bioanalytical methodologies to experimental design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to support drug discovery and development programs.
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, applicable policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage priorities and timelines effectively while maintaining a high level of technical quality.
• Participate in continuous professional and technical development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioanalytical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–4 years of research laboratory and/or industry experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS.
• Experience with biological sample preparation and sample clean-up.
• Strong understanding of wet-lab techniques and bioanalytical workflows.
• Experience with bioanalytical method development and experimental design.
• Ability to independently execute experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Experience with Sciex Analyst or Analyst OS is a plus, but not required.
• Strong scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and present scientific data and project results.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate data.
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary research environments is preferred.