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Principal Investigator - Bioanalytical Services

Job Title: Principal Investigator - Bioanalytical Services
Employer Name: Covance Inc
Web Site: http://www.covance.com
Contact Name: Maureen Bauer
Contact Email: maureen.bauer@covance.com
Business Type: Industry
Job Type: Research Scientist
Job Country: US

Background:

Covance's strong scientific and regulatory knowledge combined with automation expertise, method development experts and experienced scientists allows Covance to offer extensive bioanalytical services from discovery through Phase IV.

Each of Covance's market-leading toxicology and clinical pharmacology (Phase I/IIa) units is complemented by a large, local bioanalytical unit, providing our clients with the complete package of nonclinical requirements.

Duties:

Our Principal Investigator or Study Director for chemistry studies:

Has overall responsibility for technical client interactions and the technical conduct of a study as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results.

Supervises and coordinates all activities for a group of scientific personnel.

Performs general supervisory duties including full range of recruitment activities, full range of performance evaluation activities, schedules work, prepares training plans, and executes Affirmative Action goals in department.

Represents the single point of control for chemistry projects.

Coordinates efforts of the study team.

Manages client relationships for chemistry studies.

Compiles and communicates study requirements to appropriate study team members.

Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol and report, including any changes, are approved and in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.

Reviews cost estimates, forecasts, and revenue recognition information for accuracy.

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.

Works 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.

Leads and sponsors client visits.

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.

Evaluates data to assure regulatory guidelines and scientific expectations are met.

On a broad basis, able to apply principles, theories, and concepts of appropriate chemistry discipline. Applies a working knowledge of related disciplines.

Acts as a mentor to less-experienced scientific staff.

Works on a wide range of problems where causal relationships are progressively difficult to establish and the use of creative thinking is required.

Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent degree plus 2-5 years of experience. Experience may be substituted for education.

Skilled in Bioanalytical Chemistry
Skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.

Two to five years of relevant experience required with a PhD, five to seven years required with a MS degree, seven to ten years required with a BS degree.

Previous management experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is located in Madison, WI. Madison has a vibrant economy with plentiful jobs, superb health care, and a low crime rate. Due to the University of WI, Wisconsin's state government and Madison's lakes, its residents enjoy many nationally recognized festivals and leisure activities. In the past decade, Madison has placed in the top ranks among US cities in many categories including the Best City in America, Best Place for Business, most “Kid Friendly” cities and Best Cities for Women. Madison has a very strong public school system with Wisconsin's graduates consistently ranking among the best in ACT college entrance examination scores.

An additional benefit of living in this area is that Chicago is only 2 hours away by car and Milwaukee only an hour and a half. At the same time, a short half hour drive can put you well into open space and wildlife. Madison's residents have come to appreciate that this area holds something of interest for nearly everyone.