Research Assistant Bioanalytical Pharmacokinetic (PK) research

Madison, WI

Position is in a fast-paced laboratory specializing in small‑molecule analysis using High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS) and advanced automation, including robotic systems for sample handling.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze biological or chemical samples for various compounds in compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

• Compile and report results to management.

• Organize, conduct, and evaluate analytical testing and results.

• Maintain study documentation and laboratory records.

• Set up, operate, and maintain general laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.

• Perform quality control reviews of data.

• Communicate deviations or issues that may affect data integrity to the Study Director, Principal Investigator, or management, and participate in corrective actions.

• Assist with method development and validation for various analytes across multiple matrices.

• Perform complex analyses using new or unfamiliar methods, seeking scientific guidance when needed.

• Recommend improvements to test methods or procedures.

• Participate in project meetings, contributing to planning, monitoring, and guiding project work.

• Support client visits and help communicate technical information.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

• Assist in evaluating data for inclusion in written reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Chemistry or a related scientific field required.

• 1 + years of experince with standard laboratory equipment (balances, pipettes, centrifuges).

• Experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to design and independently conduct tests and perform initial data analysis.

• 1–2 years of analytical chemistry experience highly preferred, ideally in industry/CRO environment.

• Strong preference for candidates with 1+ years of LC‑MS experience

• 1+ years of experience performing Mass Spectrometry experience is preferred but not required.

• 1 + years of experince with HPLC preferred but not required.

Additional Job Standards

• Comfort working in high production scientific lab

• Comfortable working with samples from Animal Research

• Ability to start working full-time in the next 2-8 weeks.

Pay Range

$24–$28 per hour

All job offers are based on a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

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