Research Scientist - Translational Medicine department

at  QPS LLC

Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you! This is a laboratory role focused on the analysis of drug or other targets in complex biologic matrices using immunologic methods. Scientifically, you should possess, or be able to easily gain, command of the concepts of drug molecule and endogenous biomarker bioanalysis in support of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and other purposes. These might include anti-drug antibody and neutralizing antibody detection, as well as nucleic acid detection and sequence characterization. In addition, you will be expected to execute and then administer bioanalytical assays on various platforms, robots and detectors built for purpose, and sometimes per CLIA.
Projects in translational medicine (TLM) include method transfer of assays originated from the sponsor’s lab, validation of commercially available kits and methods, or a collaborative effort between the QPS team and our client for custom assays. In addition to LBA-based immunoassays for PK, biomarkers and immunogenicity assessment, QPS scientists also help develop cell-based assays for neutralizing antibody activity studies and biomarker evaluation in support of drug development programs.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Biochemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, Medical Technology, Biology or a related field as follows:

• Ph.D., with experience in an industry setting beneficial
• Master’s Degree plus 8 or more years relevant industry experience or 4 years CRO experience
• Experience in a Regulated industry laboratory required

• Conceive and develop new, quantitative, bioanalytical methods;
• Improve assay quality and technical operations;
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and transfer existing assays from pharmaceutical organizations;
• Prepare controlled procedures and reports of results with data interpretation;
• Author scientific papers to be published in peer reviewed journals;
• Present at scientific meetings as needed