Inhibrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to helping people with life-threatening conditions through scientific innovation and excellence. We are seeking a Research Associate to join the Bioanalysis group, sitting within the Translational Sciences department. Reporting to the Group Leader, Bioanalysis, the successful candidate will:
Role Responsibilities
- Contribute to the hands-on development and optimization of novel pharmacokinetic and immunogenicity assays in support of pre-clinical exploratory, GLP, and GCLP deployment.
- Conduct bioanalytical sample analysis activities in accord with established internal bioanalytical assay protocols in support of early and translational pre-clinical research studies.
- Compile bioanalytical data and reporting documentation including but not limited to: laboratory notebook summary entries, method qualification reports, and exploratory study sample analysis reports.
- Author bioanalytical method protocols in support of exploratory pre-clinical study conduct, as well as to enable method transfer to GLP/GCLP testing facilities.
- Perform internal peer review of bioanalytical data and documentation.
- Contribute to the maintenance of orderly and safe laboratory upkeep, including shared oversight of bioanalytical assay critical reagents, materials, laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Work in compliance with established organizational SOPs, Guidelines, and scientific best-practices.
- Demonstrate an ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment, operating under dynamic conditions and condensed timelines.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, health sciences or related field with at least 2 years of experience in bioanalysis or adjacent discipline.
- Self-starter, with motivation to learn and grow within an enthusiastic and collaborative team. Experience in the development and troubleshooting of PK and ADA assays. Previous experience within a GxP setting is desirable.
- Familiarity with the testing of biological samples and affiliated documentation for quantitative and qualitative study results.
- Familiarity with established industry guidance and guidelines (US FDA, EU EMA, ICH) for bioanalytical scientists.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under dynamic, accelerated timelines under the direction of a supervising bioanalytical scientist or designated senior support.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, as well as independently.
- Self-starting, goal oriented and result motivated.
- Ability to problem-solve and think critically about scientific questions. Capable of independently conceiving of solution options and communicating the scientific justification and thought trajectory to senior collaborators and/or the supervising bioanalytical scientist.
- Ability to communicate scientific findings to a broad audience, able to prepare and share scientific presentations to an audience of peers and leadership.
Benefits
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance (eligible upon start)
- 5% 401(k) match (eligible upon start)
- Annual tuition reimbursement (eligible after 1 year of employment)
- Unlimited paid time off