Scientist II

 

About the Opportunity

 

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Scientist to work within the Discovery Bioanalytical Team at our Marlborough, MA location to perform LC-MS/MS assays in a fast-paced team environment.  The ideal candidate is creative, hardworking, results focused, self-motivated and has direct prior experience in the LC-MS/MS analysis of biologically derived samples. Given that we are a newly launched Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded by an experienced team of industry veterans, this organizationally early position offers unique opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to the creation and development of our services, expand their knowledge base by participation in multidisciplinary teams, and advance their career in capabilities and responsibilities.

 

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

 

·         Independently perform routine bioanalytical procedures and LC-MS/MS analyses, critically review data, investigate anomalous results, and provide detailed feedback to senior scientific staff

·         Demonstrate emerging skills in development and execution of complex assays

·         Manage multiple studies simultaneously to provide high quality data under strict timelines.

·         Participate in writing, revision, and review of SOPs and guidelines as appropriate

·         Assist in evaluation of new scientific techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory equipment

·         Involved in the planning and implementation of process improvement initiatives

·         Mentor 1-2 junior bioanalytical chemists

·         Participate in external client communication

·         Perform all other related duties as assigned

 

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or another related scientific field with a minimum of 4 years (BS) or 2 years (MS) directly related industry experience.  Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered as substitution for the specific requirements outlined above.

 

·         Strong background in quantitative bioanalysis including method development and sample analysis using LC-MS/MS

·         In-depth knowledge of sample processing techniques for extraction of small molecule therapeutics and endogenous compounds from biological matrices

·         Ability to execute all aspects of standard bioanalytical studies (sample preparation, analysis, data interpretation and reporting) with limited guidance from senior staff

 

Skills:

 

·         Experience in operating and troubleshooting LCMS instrumentation

·         Highly organized and detail-oriented in data recording and review

·         Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

·         Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

·         Previous experience mentoring junior staff preferred

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

 

 

Personal Attributes:

 

In addition to the attributes described above, the ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, flexible, data-driven and objective in its evaluation, persistent and optimistic in the face of challenges and uncertainty, and willing to make decisions and take ownership for assigned responsibilities.

 

About Meadowhawk Biolabs:

 

Meadowhawk Biolabs is a recently launched and well-funded CRO founded by industry veterans with operations based in the two dominant US Biohubs – Boston & San Francisco.  Driven by a set of clear company values, Meadowhawk Biolabs seeks to make a difference and be the partner of choice with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients in their quest to bring new therapeutics and treatments to market. Launching from our greenfield start, we seek to provide our clients with the highest quality data with fast turnround time and unrivaled client service while maintaining a focus upon technology, scientific and operational innovation.

 

At Meadowhawk Biolabs, our ultimate success is dependent upon building the best possible team of employees.  We seek to create an environment where we celebrate our differences and value the power of diversity among our employees.  We embrace cultural, social, cognitive, and professional diversity because we understand that ultimately our success is enabled by working together.