YOH Services LLC
Scientist - Ligand Binding Assays (LBA)
YOH Services LLC, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, United States
Scientist - Ligand Binding Assays (LBA)
Yoh presents an excellent long-term opportunity with a trusted, long‑term client.
Primary Duties The Scientist for the LBA team will design, develop, qualify, validate, and implement ligand‑binding immunoassays that support clinical endpoints across the Sanofi vaccine portfolio. The role demands expertise in ELISA, RIA, Luminex, Ortho VITROS, ECL and automated platforms. The candidate will mentor and supervise lab personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards. This is a laboratory‑based role with a high percentage of time spent in the lab.
Responsibilities 80%: Scientific Operations and Management
Evaluate new technologies and automation to enhance throughput, precision, accuracy, and overall quality for clinical studies.
Interpret, summarize and report complex data sets with clear oral and written communication.
Serve as an internal subject‑matter expert on developed assays and educate, train or mentor other team members.
Support test method life‑cycle management (documentation, method suitability/trending, maintenance).
Support completion of analytical deliverables to meet project milestones.
Lead evaluation of new technologies and automation improvements as required.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on joint projects.
10%: Laboratory Operations
Plan and oversee day‑to‑day operations and general activities for one or more laboratories/projects.
Maintain laboratory resources (materials/reagents/equipment/facilities) to meet objectives.
Support a quality and compliant testing environment: labs, equipment, reagents, training and documentation, methods, personnel.
Maintain alignment of processes and procedures; share best practices within the team/platform.
5%: Personnel Supervision and Management
Oversee operational activities of staff working in the laboratory.
Provide guidance and expert advice on technical issues, safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
Ensure new employees are trained/on‑boarded and familiar with laboratory operational requirements.
Provide guidance and training for complex molecular assays.
5%: Regulatory/Quality Management
Ensure adherence to all applicable quality, corporate, safety and regulatory requirements.
Serve as subject‑matter expert as required.
Support departmental quality through documentation, investigation and closure of quality items (change controls, deviations, CAPAs).
Education and Experience Requirements
Specialized degree in biological sciences from an accredited university.
For B.Sc.: 6 years experience.
For M.Sc.: 3 years experience.
For Ph.D.: 1 year experience.
Previous experience developing/appling ligand‑binding immunoassays to detect and quantify analytes in biological or complex samples, with scientific publications and presentations.
Ability to work with viruses, bacteria and potentially infectious samples from humans (BSL‑2 or BSL‑2+).
Lead, mentor and train lab staff.
Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent technical, critical‑thinking and communication skills with ability to manage projects and resolve technical problems independently and work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
Highly motivated team player with ability to interact effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Demonstrated experience developing/appling ligand‑binding immunoassays with scientific publications.
Ability to work with viruses, bacteria and potentially infectious samples from humans (BSL‑2 or BSL‑2+).
Lead, mentor and train lab staff.
Deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent technical, critical‑thinking and communication skills with ability to manage projects and resolve technical problems independently and work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
Highly motivated team player with ability to interact effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Complexity and Problem Solving
Function as technical lead, establishing and implementing innovative immunoassays and technologies to support clinical studies aimed at advancing vaccines for infectious diseases.
Estimated Min Rate $35.90
Estimated Max Rate $51.29
What's In It for You? Benefits include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice.
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
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Primary Duties The Scientist for the LBA team will design, develop, qualify, validate, and implement ligand‑binding immunoassays that support clinical endpoints across the Sanofi vaccine portfolio. The role demands expertise in ELISA, RIA, Luminex, Ortho VITROS, ECL and automated platforms. The candidate will mentor and supervise lab personnel, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards. This is a laboratory‑based role with a high percentage of time spent in the lab.
Responsibilities 80%: Scientific Operations and Management
Evaluate new technologies and automation to enhance throughput, precision, accuracy, and overall quality for clinical studies.
Interpret, summarize and report complex data sets with clear oral and written communication.
Serve as an internal subject‑matter expert on developed assays and educate, train or mentor other team members.
Support test method life‑cycle management (documentation, method suitability/trending, maintenance).
Support completion of analytical deliverables to meet project milestones.
Lead evaluation of new technologies and automation improvements as required.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on joint projects.
10%: Laboratory Operations
Plan and oversee day‑to‑day operations and general activities for one or more laboratories/projects.
Maintain laboratory resources (materials/reagents/equipment/facilities) to meet objectives.
Support a quality and compliant testing environment: labs, equipment, reagents, training and documentation, methods, personnel.
Maintain alignment of processes and procedures; share best practices within the team/platform.
5%: Personnel Supervision and Management
Oversee operational activities of staff working in the laboratory.
Provide guidance and expert advice on technical issues, safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
Ensure new employees are trained/on‑boarded and familiar with laboratory operational requirements.
Provide guidance and training for complex molecular assays.
5%: Regulatory/Quality Management
Ensure adherence to all applicable quality, corporate, safety and regulatory requirements.
Serve as subject‑matter expert as required.
Support departmental quality through documentation, investigation and closure of quality items (change controls, deviations, CAPAs).
Education and Experience Requirements
Specialized degree in biological sciences from an accredited university.
For B.Sc.: 6 years experience.
For M.Sc.: 3 years experience.
For Ph.D.: 1 year experience.
Previous experience developing/appling ligand‑binding immunoassays to detect and quantify analytes in biological or complex samples, with scientific publications and presentations.
Ability to work with viruses, bacteria and potentially infectious samples from humans (BSL‑2 or BSL‑2+).
Lead, mentor and train lab staff.
Strong ability to deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent technical, critical‑thinking and communication skills with ability to manage projects and resolve technical problems independently and work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
Highly motivated team player with ability to interact effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Demonstrated experience developing/appling ligand‑binding immunoassays with scientific publications.
Ability to work with viruses, bacteria and potentially infectious samples from humans (BSL‑2 or BSL‑2+).
Lead, mentor and train lab staff.
Deliver complex objectives under aggressive timelines in a rapidly changing environment.
Excellent technical, critical‑thinking and communication skills with ability to manage projects and resolve technical problems independently and work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
Highly motivated team player with ability to interact effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
Complexity and Problem Solving
Function as technical lead, establishing and implementing innovative immunoassays and technologies to support clinical studies aimed at advancing vaccines for infectious diseases.
Estimated Min Rate $35.90
Estimated Max Rate $51.29
What's In It for You? Benefits include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
MetLife Voluntary Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
Referral Bonus Programs
Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice.
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.
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