Job Description
Job Description:
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Tittle: Analytical Operations Scientist
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Client: Boehringer Ingelheim (BIUSA)
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Location: Ridgefield, CT
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Duration: 12 Months Contract
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Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
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Position Overview
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The Analytical Operations Scientist will support the Bioanalysis-Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics (BA-DMPK) team by managing and characterizing critical reagents used in bioanalytical assays supporting both non-clinical and clinical studies.
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This role requires strong scientific aptitude, analytical laboratory experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will contribute to reagent management, analytical characterization, laboratory operations, data documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Reagent & Inventory Management
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- Manage standard, specialized, and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards.
- Perform inventory management, receipt, storage, tracking, and monitoring of critical reagents.
- Resolve inventory discrepancies and maintain organized records.
- Manage off-site reagent storage and sample tracking activities.
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Analytical Characterization
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- Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents.
- Conduct concentration determination and analytical testing using:
- Analytical Size Exclusion Chromatography (aSEC)
- Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
- Analyze and interpret scientific data to support assay development and validation activities.
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Laboratory Operations
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- Support laboratory safety initiatives and compliance activities.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, including eyewash stations and fire extinguishers.
- Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities across DMPK laboratories.
- Assist with additional laboratory operational responsibilities, including equipment maintenance and freezer management.
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Documentation & Scientific Reporting
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- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
- Archive analytical data, reports, and supporting documents in electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific summaries.
- Present findings to internal teams and clearly communicate scientific conclusions.
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Compliance & Quality
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- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices and internal procedures.
- Perform all duties safely and responsibly within a regulated research environment.
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Required Qualifications
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Education
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- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
- 0-3 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
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Required Skills & Experience
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- Hands-on experience with:
- Analytical Size Exclusion Chromatography (aSEC)
- Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and scientific presentation skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
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Preferred Attributes
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- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Personal accountability and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn new laboratory systems, software tools, and electronic data management platforms.
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