CareerPlan

Senior Scientist

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USAFull-time$75k–$95k2026-10-31 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Deliver ligand-binding testing for pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) studies in a hands-on laboratory setting.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Bioanalytical Assay)

Builds

Bioanalytical data packages for drug development studies

Domain

Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Clinical Research

Required skills

Ligand-binding assay execution, High-throughput sample testing, Automated assay workflows, GxP/regulated practices, Flow cytometry (preferred), Data analysis and reporting, Laboratory instrumentation operation

Preferred skills

Flow cytometry assay development, Biomarker/target-engagement assays, Receptor-occupancy assays

Technologies

Laboratory instrumentation, Electronic laboratory notebooks, Sample-management systems

Responsibilities

Execute routine assay activities and prepare samples/reagents, Review run performance against acceptance criteria, Analyze and process data using approved templates, Maintain contemporaneous laboratory records, Coordinate with project scientists and internal partners, Escalate assay issues or schedule risks promptly

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC