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BioAgilytix

Manager II

BioAgilytix, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Position Overview At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven, and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life‑changing, life‑saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

The Manager II will lead scientific and operational activities in support of preclinical, clinical, and product release studies for our San Diego lab. This role requires deep expertise in developing chromatographic assays for a variety of modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC and LC/MS/MS. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on and leadership experience overseeing regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition/induction, CYP phenotyping, and metabolite profiling/ID. You’ll guide a team of scientists through assay development, validation, and sample analysis under GxP, while also playing a key role in client engagement, project delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Base Pay Range $160,000.00/yr – $175,000.00/yr

Essential Responsibilities

Lead team(s) developing and validating bioanalytical assays for support of preclinical, clinical and product release studies

Motivate team by inspiring employees to achieve goals and align employee goals with company strategy by understanding trends and operations, managing departmental budgets and resources, and being the expert in using tools/software relevant to the team

Work closely with clients to assure successful on‑time execution of assays, validation, and sample analysis under GxPs

Prioritize tasks and manage schedules efficiently

Meet regularly with lab management to ensure instrument resources and employees are utilized effectively across all teams

Be responsible for team performance and outcomes

Lead teams through transitions and new initiatives

Design and execute experiments efficiently and assign tasks appropriately to employees based on skills

Anticipate and mitigate potential problems and handle disputes calmly and fairly

Present data and posters

Conduct group team meetings to understand employee input and concerns, give constructive and timely feedback, and implement 1:1 meetings with employees on a regular basis

Hire and build a team that is knowledgeable and cooperative by investing in the employees’ professional growth, setting goals and evaluating results

Identify new analytical techniques and technologies and lead their implementation

Review analytical instrument and equipment calibration, qualification and maintenance records

Perform statistical analysis

Write and review reports and prepare SOPs

Fulfill the role of Bioanalytical Project Manager (BPM)/Principal Investigator (PI) for all assigned clients and studies

Lead regularly scheduled client meetings to ensure effective communication and manage client expectations

Provide client satisfaction and great science

Achieve corporate revenue targets

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as needed

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than twelve (12) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than ten (10) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

Ability to develop chromatographic assays for all modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC or LC/MS/MS and oversee regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, CYP phenotyping or metabolite profiling/ID

Write and execute validation and sample analysis plans

Review and evaluate PK/TK data and ISR results to identify trends and outliers

Plan and execute cross‑site validations for projects transferring between sites

Work effectively within team to meet objectives under time constraints

Make sound judgments quickly and confidently

Take direction well and multi‑task

Detail oriented and highly organized

Excellent oral communication skills, clear in meetings or presentations

Excellent written communication skills, writing clear reports, emails or policies

Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word

Experience serving in a supervisor role and leading teams

Knowledge and application of regulatory guidance to experimental planning and design

Experience working in GxP environments and demonstrated knowledge of GxP regulations

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises Analyst I/II/III, Scientist I/II/III, and Manager I

Guide and direct others in successful outcomes and provide mentorship

Performance reviews/evaluations and career development of staff

Supervision Received

Infrequent supervision and instructions

Frequently exercises discretionary authority

Working Environment

Primarily laboratory environment

Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms

Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste

Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets

Physical Demands

Work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per day

Repetitive hand movement with ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

Frequent mobility needed

Frequent crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of upper body and neck

Light to moderate lifting and carrying of laboratory equipment, supplies, and laptop with a maximum lift of 20 pounds

Use of a variety of computer software

Communicate information and ideas clearly to others

Frequently interact with others to obtain or share information with diverse groups

Require multiple periods of intense concentration

Perform a wide range of variable tasks under stress and multi‑tasking; little predictability in demands and conditions

Regular and consistent attendance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during core work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook

Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required

Benefits and Other Perks Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program

Commitment to Equal Opportunity BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

AI Hiring Tools We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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