Senior Scientist Clinical Regulated Bioanalytics in Human Health in Schwabenheim an der Selz bei MSD Animal Health Innovation GmbH

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where our company has codified its 130-year legacy. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

For a bioanalytical collaboration between our Human Health and Animal Health research divisions, we are establishing a bioanalytical laboratory at our Animal Health R&D site in Schwabenheim (near Mainz).

We are looking for a motivated Senior Scientist (m/f/d) Clinical Regulated Bioanalytics in Human Health with solid knowledge of quantitative LC/MS-based bioanalysis in support of clinical pharmacokinetic studies.

In this position you will support our Clinical Pharmacokinetics Bioanalytical team in on a permanent and full-time basis.

Your responsibilities will include the development and validation of human clinical assays and assisting in the analysis of clinical trial samples to inform program decisions.

Senior Scientist (m/f/d) Clinical Regulated Bioanalytics
in Human Health

In this exciting role you will:

• Develop, validate, and utilize LC/MS assays for the determination of active substances and their degradation products in biological matrices
• Plan, conduct, evaluate and document bioanalytical studies in an authority-compliant manner
• Ensure GLP compliance, support assay protocol and validation report preparation.
• Communicate results effectively in presentations to stakeholders in partner organizations or at external scientific meetings, to write technical reports, and to participate on cross-functional teams
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on assays, providing technical support, as needed
• Analyze existing work processes proactively and optimize processes, including the integration of new technologies and transfer of the concepts developed
• Participate actively and assume scientific and/or administrative responsibilities in development projects and cooperate with colleagues in international project teams

Your Profile:

• Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience or M.S. in chemistry/biochemistry with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience or B.S. in chemistry/biochemistry with a minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge regarding the development, validation, and troubleshooting of chromatographic tandem mass spectrometric assays of small molecules (experience in ligand binding assays is a plus)
• Knowledge of sample preparation procedures (e.g., homogenization, extraction, SPE, LLE)
• Experience working within a regulated laboratory preferably in a GxP bioanalytical lab for clinical samples
• Familiarity with liquid handlers and other automation platforms for sample preparation and assay processes.
• Experience utilizing laboratory information management systems (Watson LIMS) or databases
• Capable of working independently under moderate supervision
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills in English and comfortable interacting with a variety of on-site and off-site collaborators
• Ability to work efficiently and to adapt to changes in assignments consistent with new or changing project priorities
• Highly organized, and capable of multitasking to manage a variety of projects
• Willingness to travel to the US and flexibility of work hours

Our Benefits:

• Flextime (37.5 hours/week)
• Competitive salary package: 13 monthly salaries, plus target bonus
• Holiday allowance (1.200€ annually)
• 30 days holiday entitlement
• Attractive company pension scheme
• Corporate benefits
• On-the-job training and development opportunities

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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