Sr Scientist - Mass Spec Bioanalysis Production (LC-MS/MS)

KCAS Bio

$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • 10-12+ years of relevant experience in research, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment
  • Expert knowledge of laboratory techniques and instrumentation
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality systems
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific excellence
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Technical writing skills and basic computer proficiency
  • Ability and willingness to mentor and coach others
  • Capacity to operate as a senior individual contributor and scientific role model

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead scientist on complex studies, designing and troubleshooting bioanalytical methods
  • Act as Principal Investigator (PI) on high-visibility programs including multi-analyte or global studies
  • Support regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA) with bioanalytical data as PI or key contributor
  • Develop, validate, and optimize analytical methods for drug discovery
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for method performance and related study issues
  • Author and review validation protocols and reports according to regulatory standards
  • Provide scientific and technical support for sponsor interactions and data interpretation
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and guidance on analytical procedures
  • Stay current with scientific methodologies and industry trends to improve study quality and efficiency
  • Mentor junior staff through training and knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Exposure to cutting-edge scientific methodologies and technologies
  • Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement
  • High level of autonomy in executing technical tasks
  • Opportunity to lead high-visibility projects and programs
Full Job Description
As a Sr. Scientist at KCAS Bio, you will serve as a lead technical contributor on complex bioanalytical studies, with the ability to independently execute and/or oversee all phases from study setup through final reporting, including method development and validation.

Leveraging a strong foundation in scientific principles, you will evaluate data quality, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

In this role, you will act as a trusted internal expert, contributing to the advancement of scientific quality and operational efficiency while mentoring and developing less experienced scientific staff.

In this role, we will rely on you to:

  • Serve as lead scientist on complex studies, independently designing, executing, and troubleshooting bioanalytical methods and workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience as PI on complex or high-visibility programs, including multi-analyte, multi-matrix, or global studies
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA) with bioanalytical data as acting PI or key contributor
  • Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods to support drug discovery and development programs.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for method performance, instrumentation, and study execution issues.
  • Author and review validation protocols, study plans, reports, and investigations in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.
  • Provide scientific and technical support for sponsor interactions, contributing data interpretation and study rationale as needed.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and provide guidance on analytical procedures.
  • Stay current with evolving scientific methodologies, instrumentation, and industry trends; apply knowledge to improve study quality and operational efficiency.
  • Mentor Scientists and junior staff through hands-on training, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
  • Perform all duties in alignment with company mission, values, and quality expectations.


To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10-12+ years of relevant experience in research, CRO, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Expert knowledge of applicable laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality systems.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific excellence.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical writing and basic computer proficiency.
  • Willingness and ability to mentor and coach others.
  • Ability to function as a senior individual contributor and scientific role model.


(Please note this is a representative summary of responsibilities, not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties to be performed in any position. Employees must follow instructions and perform additional duties as requested.)

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