Research Scientist

**Description**

Come discover what our 28,000+ employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We’re a growing and evolving biopharmaceutical industry leader, which means you’ll have endless opportunities to work with experts around the world and build the career you’ve dreamed of.
As a part of the Syneos Health team, you’ll help us deliver results for a rewarding reason - we improve patients’ lives around the world. Because to us, a patient isn’t just a number, they’re our family, friends, and neighbors.

**Why Syneos Health**:

- #SyneosHealthLife means we’re committed to our Total Self culture - where everyone can authentically be themselves. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we know every person’s unique contributions make a difference.
- We believe our success is a direct result of the people who are driving it - you We value your dedication to care for our customers and patients, so we want to focus on taking care of you. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program encompassing your total health - physical, mental and financial.
- 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**:

- Develop, validate and optimize biomarker quantification methods by using analytical techniques.
- Process, analyze and interpret biomarker quantification data.
- Assist in improving laboratory activity processes (method development, validation and sample analysis).
- Write and review biomarker quantification method Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review scientific literature in order to guide the development of biomarker quantification methods.
- Document activities related to the development and validation of biomarker quantification methods.
- May be called upon to assist with the training of employees related to research and development and validation.
- Assist in competitive intelligence by developing and testing new analytical instruments.
- Coordinate the resources used during the development and validation of biomarker quantification methods.
- Carry out support tasks to meet the needs of laboratory users.
- May be called upon to perform all biological sample processing and analysis activities.
- May be called upon to supervise the work of associate research scientist.

**Qualifications**

**What we’re looking for**
- Master's degree in sciences in biology/analysis domain or equivalent
- Proven experience in Immuno Assay development
- previous experience in CRO (not necessarily in Bioanalysis) would be considered an asset
- knowledge of WATSON LIMS would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of nucleic acid analysis (NGS, qPCR) would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of flow cytometry would be a plus
- 2 or 4 years of relevant work experience in large molecules/ ELISA /ECL would be considered an asset.
- Advisable experience in regulatory context.
- Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel and analytical software.
- Good communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken.

**Get to know Syneos Health**
We are the only full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company in the world. That means we bring together the best clinical and commercial minds to create a better, smarter, faster way to get medicines into the hands of patients who need it most. Learn more about Syneos Health.

**Additional Information**:
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job. #LI-EW1