Associate Scientist - Clinical & Analytical Development
VITALBIOAbout You: You are a detail-oriented Associate Scientist with 2-3 years of industry or academic experience in clinical or analytical research and development, ideally in diagnostics, biotech, or a related life sciences setting. You’re comfortable executing experiments, analyzing data, and documenting work to high standards following good laboratory practices (GLP,GDP and GMP). You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and are eager to contribute to assay development, verification, and clinical sample workflows in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. What You’ll Do: Design, optimize, and validate clinical chemistry assays, immunoassays, or cell-based assays using various techniques and relevant methods. Execute experiments and analytical studies to support assay development, optimization, and verification for clinical chemistry, immunoassays, and hematology assays. Adapt assays for seamless integration into automated platforms ensuring robust performance and reliability. Prepare and analyze clinical and research samples, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and documentation throughout the experimentation Perform data analysis using spreadsheets and basic statistical tools; summarize results clearly in reports and presentations for scientists and cross-functional partners. Support method development, transfer, and validation activities, including generating and reviewing protocols, raw data, and reports. Maintain accurate, traceable and complete laboratory records, notebooks, and electronic data in alignment with GDPLP/GMP and applicable quality standards. Perform data analysis using spreadsheets and basic statistical tools; summarize results clearly in reports and presentations for scientists and cross-functional partners. Support method development, transfer, and validation activities, including generating and reviewing protocols, raw data, and reports. Maintain accurate, traceable and complete laboratory records, and electronic data in alignment with GDPGMP and applicable quality regulatory standards (e.g. FDA and CLIA) . Assist with troubleshooting assay performance issues, identifying root causes, and proposing data-driven next steps. Contribute to the preparation and review of SOPs, work instructions, and other controlled documents. Support calibrator and control material activities, including QC testing, method comparison on reference analyzers, establishing specifications for new lots, and stability studies. Collaborate with assigned scientists, engineers, and clinical operations teams to align analytical plans with project goals and timelines. Support inventory management of reagents, consumables, and lab supplies relevant to your work. Proactively communicate and escalate any experimental risk or blockers to the collaborators. What You’ll Need: BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, or a related field. 3+ years of hands-on industry or academic experience in an analytical, clinical, or assay development role (internships and co-ops in industry settings count). Experience with common laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting, sample prep, blood sample handling, hematology analyzers, flow cytometry, or clinical chemistry assays). Familiarity with analyzing and interpreting experimental data, and presenting findings clearly. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely documentation. Ability to follow protocols and SOPs, work safely in a lab environment, and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Good communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to ask questions and learn quickly. Ability to embody and demonstrate GCP and applicable ethics in clinical research Bonus Points For: Experience working with clinical specimens or in a CLIA/CAP or GMP-regulated environment. Familiarity with basic statistical concepts and tools (e.g., Excel, GraphPad, or similar). Exposure to assay verification/validation, method transfer, or de…