PK​/ADA Scientist

About The Role

As a PK/ADA Scientist you will provide technical and scientific expertise in the required assay area (spectrophotometry, chromatography, ligand binding assay, flow cytometry, molecular biology) for method development, validation/qualification and execution of analytical projects in support of preclinical and clinical studies.

• Accountability for planning and managing timeline of assigned projects.
• Review analytical data to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to client inquiries as needed to assist in study and assay design.
• Provide scientific guidance and participate in the validation/qualification of new and current methods that are used in support of preclinical and clinical studies.
• Prepare and modify SOPs as needed.
• Provide indirect or direct line supervision of laboratory staff as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents and expendables inventory.
• Design and execute appropriate analytical procedures; critically review data and write study reports.
• Serve as Responsible/Contributing Scientist/Principal Investigator on GLP studies and as scientific resource for junior staff, peers and Study Directors.
• Interact with clients through execution of analytical projects and provide on-time communication.
• Work with departmental management to sustain analytical businesses with good science and regulation compliance.

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience conducting method development, validations, sample analysis under PK and ADA assays in a GLP environment.
• BS, MS, or PhD in biological, pharmaceutical science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in performing laboratory-based assays related to immunology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology/biochemistry/chemistry.
• Rigorous attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams of Study Directors, Quality Assurance, and other departmental personnel.
• Strong schedule and work management skills to perform contracted projects according to the timeline.
• Excellent data analysis skills and ability to critically review data for scientific/technical merit and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skill to interact with clients and possible clients, and ability to understand and conduct work under appropriate regulatory requirements.

Pay range: $80,000 – $104,000 annually.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance plans.
• 401(k)/RRSP with employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick and bereavement leave.
• Employee assistance and telehealth programs.
• Telework when applicable.

Incentive programs:

• Training & development programs.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.