Senior Scientist, Biomarker Analysis IN OFFICE AUSTIN

Requisition Number: 8060

Position Title: Senior Scientist, Biomarker Analysis

External Description:

Who we are 

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications – from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company’s scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers.

Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies.   

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Senior Scientist, Biomarker Analysis

As a Senior Scientist in Biomarker Analysis, you will be a key contributor to our bioanalytical team. Your role involves method development, validation, and sample analysis for ligand binding assays. You’ll work closely with the supervisor to ensure accurate and efficient execution of bioanalytical processes. If you’re passionate about advancing bioanalysis research and have a strong foundation in bioanalysis, this role is for you

What you will do 

• Involve efficiently manage biomarker research projects from initiation to completion. Help project manager to ensure adherence to project timelines and budget constraints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to maintain high-quality standards. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Manage project-related documentation.
• Review scientific literature to understand existing methods for detecting and quantifying biomarkers. Explore studies related to biomarker concentrations and their relevance in various diseases.
• Formulate a comprehensive strategy for biomarker testing across different platforms. Consider using techniques like MSD (Meso Scale Discovery) and PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). Explore various methodologies within these platforms, such as ligand binding assays and PCR-based assays.
• Plan the actual biomarker tests, defining their purpose, scope, and objectives. Develop robust methods for biomarker detection, considering factors like sample preparation, assay conditions, and detection sensitivity. Decide on parameters for method validation, including precision, accuracy, linearity, and specificity. Develop validation plans specifying how you’ll assess assay performance.
• Create detailed analytical test method that outline step-by-step procedures for biomarker testing which insures consistency and reproducibility.
• Perform method development, validation, and sample analysis lab work.

What you will bring to the role 

• Proficient in MSD, ELISA, and PCR is a plus.
• Experienced in LIM system is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in general laboratory practices and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read, execute, and understand complicated and detailed instruction and technical literature to plan, perform, and direct laboratory activities.
• Must be able to work well with a variety of laboratory personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to work with constant interruptions.

Your experience 

• Education: minimal request: bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field). Master’s degree and Ph.D. are plus.
• Experience: minimal request: bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of direct laboratory experience. Master's degree with 5 year of direct laboratory experience.  

Why Worldwide 
 

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

 

 

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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Scientist, Biomarker Analysis IN OFFICE AUSTIN

Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Austin, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.