ELISA-Principal Scientist

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Responsible for performing and overseeing ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) testing, ensuring high standards of accuracy, quality control, and efficiency in laboratory operations. This role involves leading a team of technicians, optimizing assay protocols, managing lab inventories, and analyzing data. Deliver GLP and non-GLP ELISA/LBA, MSD ECL, and Luminex Multiplex Analysis for Pharmacokinetic (PK), Toxicology (Tox), Biomarker, Bioavailability (BA), Biosimilar, Immunogenicity, and other bioanalytical studies. Complete Method Development or Method Transfer of customized, robust, and highly sensitive Chromatographic Assay using necessary sample preparation Develop, validate, and optimize ELISA protocols and procedures to improve lab performance and efficiency. Conduct and supervise ELISA testing for various research, diagnostic, and quality control purposes. Analyze data generated from ELISA experiments, including quantification of analytes and assessing assay performance. Analyze and interpret test results, ensuring proper documentation and reporting of data. Well versed in Operation and Calibration of ELISA Instrument with advancements in ELISA technology and laboratory best practices. Manage Incidents, deviation and investigations of ELISA results with documentation. Prepare and review of SOPs, work instructions, method development and method validation protocols and reports. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, including SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and regulatory requirements. Client management, including acting as company representative to help existing and potential clients, and serving as operational lead in client visits, facility and pre-qualification audits. Supervise junior and senior scientific staff, including evaluating performance and ensuring that all bioanalytical service activities are performed in a safe manner and according to SOPs and GLP regulations. Train, mentor, and provide technical support to junior lab staff and technicians. Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research or clinical studies. Preferred candidate profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field (PhD preferred). Minimum of 8-10 years of experience working with ELISA assays, including advanced experience in assay development and troubleshooting. Ph.D. plus 8 years relevant industry experience or 6 years CRO experience Master's Degree plus 13 years relevant industry experience or 9 years CRO experience Bachelor's Degree plus 14 years relevant industry experience or 12 years CRO experience Interested and suitable applicants can mail their updated CV to hr@qpsbioserve.com