Senior Research Scientist

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Science + 5-7 years of experience in a relevant laboratory field
  • MS or PhD in a relevant scientific field preferred
  • Experience with ligand binding and flow cytometry
  • Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson, FACSDiva)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments for method development
  • Develop new scientific methods and share with the global team
  • Mentor junior scientists and review their data
  • Communicate project status to team members and clients
  • Conduct R&D projects and provide scientific input

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings
  • Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers and gym memberships
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme for continuous well-being support
  • Generous annual leave entitlements
Full Job Description
Senior Research Scientist- Onsite, Lenexa, KS- Full-Time; Flow Cytometry

Desired Experience (flow experience required, ligand binding experience preferred)

  • Ligand binding assays

    • ELISA, ECLIA

    • PK, PD, and immunogenicity

    • Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson)

  • Flow cytometry

    • Panel design

    • Gating strategy design

    • Usage of cytometry software (e.g. FACSDiva, FCS express)

    • Experience with Spectral Flow

Method Development

  • Designs and executes experiments for method development under supervision or independently depending on level

  • Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team

  • Depending on level the scientist may:

    • Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods

    • Reviews and approves data of other scientists

    • Communicate with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc.

    • Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status.

Scientific

  • Maintain knowledge and skill in all techniques where you perform your work.

  • Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service.

  • Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager

  • Promotes ICON/PRA utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles.

  • Perform R&D projects

  • Training of technicians on technical aspects

  • Mentor and train staff on scientific topics


Quality and Timely Work Execution

  • Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing

  • Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation

  • Has a thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations

  • Develops rugged and economical assays

  • Performs data review of other scientist’s work

Sample Analysis and Assay Validation

  • Provides key assay input to the validation and bioanalysis team(s) to ensure successful execution

  • Assay troubleshooting

  • May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

  • Read, write and speak fluent English

  • BS in Science + 5-7 years of experience in a relevant laboratory field

  • MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field preferred

  • Presenter/Publisher in Regulated relevant field preferred

  • The level offered will be dependent on relevant experience and education


Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

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Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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