Ligand Binding Analytical Scientist II - Princeton, NJ

Ligand Binding Analytical Scientist II - Princeton, NJ

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
• We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Join Syneos Health and contribute to meaningful clinical research that advances global health.

At Syneos Health, we are purpose built for speed and agility in clinical research. As a Ligand Binding Analytical Scientist II
, you'll be part of an innovative organization that combines scientific rigor with a mission driven commitment to improving patient outcomes. You'll work alongside supportive teammates and experienced leaders who prioritize training, mentorship, and longterm career development.

This is a handson, labbased role at our Princeton, NJ office-ideal for someone eager to deepen their expertise in ligand binding assays (LBAs) while supporting impactful bioanalytical work that fuels clinical trials worldwide.

In this role, you will support our Ligand Binding team through a wide range of scientific and operational activities, including:

• Performing ligand binding assays (e.g., ELISA, ECL, RIA, cellbased assays) in accordance with established methods, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

• Supporting method development, optimization, and validation activities for LBAs used to measure biomarkers, pharmacokinetics (PK), and immunogenicity.

• Processing and analyzing biological matrices (e.g., serum, plasma) using validated assay procedures.

• Operating key laboratory instruments and platforms such as MSD, ELISA readers, automated liquid handlers, and immunoassay systems.

• Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving assay performance issues in collaboration with senior scientists.

• Documenting all laboratory activities with precision to ensure data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

• Reviewing raw data, performing data reduction, and ensuring data accuracy using specialized software applications.

• Contributing to the creation, review, and improvement of SOPs and technical documentation.

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment, including equipment maintenance and waste handling.

• Supporting general laboratory operations to ensure seamless daily workflow.

• A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or another relevant scientific discipline.

• Handson laboratory experience with ligand binding assays (ELISA, ECL, or related platforms).

• Understanding of bioanalytical processes and regulated laboratory environments.

• Experience using analytical software and strong proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

• Familiarity with immunoassay platforms such as MSD or similar systems (strong plus).

• Experience working under GxP or other regulated frameworks.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a collaborative work style.

At Syneos Health, you'll be part of a global organization that accelerates the development of life changing therapies. Here's what makes this role special:

A supportive, team oriented lab culture that invests in your growth

A flexible schedule that promotes work/life balance

Handson training and mentorship from seasoned LBA scientists

Clear longterm career development within bioanalysis and clinical research

A dynamic laboratory environment where your work directly supports global clinical trials

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health worldwide