Principal Scientist

Enabling critical work and rubbing shoulders with the scientists who are contributing to the impact of our world’s health - that is what Principal Scientists at KCAS Bio get to do every day. If that gets you excited too, then maybe working at KCAS Bio is for you.

When you work as a Principal Scientist in our Flow Cytometry group at KCAS Bio, you get to further our mission by partnering with the Associate Director and Test Facilities Management to assign projects to your team members for completion under your guidance.

You will also be responsible for the management and oversight of all assigned studies within your business unit, including the following tasks: planning, development, implementation, validation, execution, interpretation, and reporting.

Learn more about our work in Flow Cytometry here: Flow Cytometry Services - KCAS Bio

**In this role, we will rely on you to**:

- Be responsible for the development and execution of protocols for preclinical and clinical studies
- Write and/or edit high quality development plans and reports
- Be responsible for the design, implementation, and execution of experiments for client specific projects
- Serve as the principal investigator (PI) role for designated studies as described in SOPs
- Establish and maintain communications with existing and potential clients
- Collaborate with business development and marketing teams in the preparation of material for tradeshows and professional conferences
- Provide technical and scientific input to the Sales team for client proposals and discussions
- Coaching, mentoring, and training junior members and scientists as required
- Be responsible for the maintenance of a positive work environment for both inter and intra business divisions.
- Be responsible for the weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting to your line manager for KPI reporting, revenue recognition, technical issues, client interactions, project advancements or delays
- Lead multiple projects in development, optimization of bioanalytical methods complying to applicable ICH/FDA/EMA guidelines under GLP/GCLP environment
- Ensure that all necessary remedial actions are taken and documented whenever significant deviations from the laboratory’s established performance specifications are identified
- Troubleshoot basic testing and/or analytical method related issues
- Together with the Test Facility management, be responsible for overseeing the optimal performance of laboratory equipment and as deemed necessary, overseeing any non-routine maintenance including corrective actions and the authorizations of equipment use
- Maintain awareness of scientific developments within your area of expertise, both in terms of new methodology and new research activities, as well as the identification of potential clients
- Attend appropriate scientific meetings to maintain technical competency and promote awareness of research activities in area of expertise

**To qualify specifically for this role, you will have**:

- University degree (Master or PhD) in biological science related fields
- 5+ years of combined work experience in the field of analytical method development, including biochemistry and/or ligand binding assays
- SME in bioanalytical techniques and a wider knowledge of other methods (cell-based assays/ flow cytometry)
- SME in GLP, GCP, and/or GDPR compliance
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and French
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to transfer knowledge and communicate effectively to internal/external stakeholders
- Excellent social skills, ability to work in matrixed teams and collaborate with diverse partners cross-functionally
- Ability to think critically with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- High ethical standards, good judgement, and trustworthiness
- Ability to act in a leadership capacity and mentor others
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand, mission, vision and values

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**

In addition to the usual benefits, we offer you the opportunity to develop your professional career through a vigorous training policy. You will evolve within a team with a human face, concerned about the well-being and inclusion of all its employees.

**WHO ARE WE**

We are a fast-growing contract research organization (CRO) based in Lyon. We are pioneering the latest drug development in the human health field. Demand for our expertise is growing and so is our need for great people to work in nimble, empowered teams committed to one another’s growth. At KCAS Bio, we advance both great science AND great people.