Scientist - Bioanalysis​/Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics

Position: Scientist - Bioanalysis / Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics
** Scientist - Bioanalysis / Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics*
* Science & Research

Ridgefield, Connecticut, US

+ Added - 21/08/2026

_Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is looking for a skilled Scientist - Bioanalysis / Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics to join their team in Fairfield, CT!_

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* Location:

** Ridgefield, CT

** Job type:
** 1-year contract

** Pay rate:** $39/hr.

- $42/hr.

** Position Overview*
* We are seeking a talented and innovative Scientist to join our Bioanalysis-Drug Metabolism/Pharmacokinetics team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional DMPK teams to support the management, characterization, and documentation of critical reagents used in bioanalytical assays supporting non-clinical and clinical studies.

This position is ideal for an early-career scientist with experience in analytical laboratory techniques, particularly analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and/or LC-MS.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to complete interdependent laboratory and operational activities.

+ Manage standard, specialized, and custom reagents, matrices, and reference standards, including receipt, inventory, organized storage, electronic tracking, monitoring, and discrepancy resolution.

+ Coordinate the storage and tracking of reagent samples maintained at off-site facilities.

+ Perform analytical characterization of critical reagents, including concentration determination, analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC), and LC-MS.

+ Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure data, reports, and supporting documentation are properly archived in electronic laboratory notebooks and applicable data-management systems.

+ Support laboratory safety activities, including routine inspection of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and other laboratory safety equipment.

+ Coordinate pipette and balance calibration activities within the DMPK laboratory.

+ Prepare reports, presentations, and other technical documents using Microsoft Office applications.

+ Clearly communicate experimental results and scientific conclusions during team meetings and other scientific discussions.

+ Support equipment maintenance, freezer management, and other laboratory operations as assigned.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.

+ 0-3 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.

+ Hands-on experience with analytical size exclusion chromatography (aSEC) and/or LC-MS.

+ Strong laboratory organization and documentation skills.

+ Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

+ Strong planning, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

+ Ability and willingness to learn electronic laboratory notebooks, data-management systems, and laboratory software.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience supporting bioanalytical, DMPK, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related laboratory operations.

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Experience with reagent and reference-standard management.

+ Familiarity with analytical data review, documentation, and laboratory quality systems.

+ Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.