Principal Investigator

**Job Summary**:

- To supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples.
- Serves as Principal Investigator for research studies. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results.

**Responsibilities**:

- Schedules staff and assigns resources.
- Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
- Develops appropriate training plans and ensure staff is trained.
- Assure staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
- May act as front line contact for internal and external clients.
- Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- May serves as Principal Investigator. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol and report, including any changes, are approved and in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GXPs, quality agreements, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Monitors progress and status of assigned studies. Ensures that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses to the test system, are accurately recorded and verified.
- Leads efforts with the study team to troubleshoot and solve assay problems, as necessary.
- Reviews reports for scientific accuracy and completeness.
- Provides technical/scientific guidance and leadership to ensure project completion and to other areas of the company.
- Performs post-project analysis of study performance.
- Responsible for ensuring that any unforeseen circumstances that may affect the quality and integrity of the study are identified and documented as they occur and corrective action is taken.
- Co-authors scientific papers/posters which are published or presented at scientific meetings.
- Assures on-time delivery of high quality data and reports.
- Evaluates SOPs for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field plus at least 6-7 years of previous laboratory experience.
- Experience may be substituted for education.
- Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
- Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired.
- Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.

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