Bioanalytical Senior Scientist

Location: North Ryde, Sydney, NSW
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: AUD $147,000 + Superannuation

About the Company

Proclinical is proud to be partnered with an international product development, regulatory and compliance consulting group supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies across global development programs.

As part of continued growth in Australia, our client is establishing a new bioanalytical laboratory and is seeking a Bioanalytical Senior Scientist to play a key role in developing laboratory capabilities and delivering high-quality bioanalytical services within a regulated environment.

About the Role

The Bioanalytical Senior Scientist will lead scientific and technical activities within the bioanalytical laboratory, supporting the establishment and continuous development of laboratory capabilities while ensuring the delivery of high-quality bioanalytical services in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.

The position will be responsible for bioanalytical method development and validation, implementation of laboratory technologies, optimisation of laboratory operations, support of PK/PD laboratory activities and scientific collaboration. The successful candidate will also contribute to laboratory expansion, implementation of innovative technologies and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the organisation's strategic scientific and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead bioanalytical method development, optimisation and validation for regulated studies

Perform and oversee bioanalytical sample analysis using LC-MS/MS and other relevant analytical techniques

Support the establishment, implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory operations, systems and workflows

Support pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) bioanalytical studies from method development through to reporting

Ensure laboratory activities comply with GLP, GCP and applicable quality standards

Assist with the implementation, qualification and maintenance of laboratory equipment and technologies

Prepare scientific reports, study documentation and technical records

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to deliver high-quality scientific outcomes

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support future laboratory expansion

Provide technical guidance and scientific support across laboratory projects

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline

Demonstrated experience working within a regulated bioanalytical laboratory

Strong experience with LC-MS/MS bioanalysis, method development and method validation

Working knowledge of GLP, GCP and laboratory quality systems

Experience supporting PK and/or PD bioanalytical studies

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a growing international life sciences organisation

Play a key role in establishing a new bioanalytical laboratory in Australia

Work with innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients across global development programs

Competitive salary of AUD $147,000 + superannuation

Long-term career development within a growing organisation