Why Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedImproves public health by researching disease prevention, treatment, and cures.
- Medical Research and educational activity in the areas of basic Biomedical Research, health and population studies, including respiratory diseases such as asthma, copd, allergy and toxic effects of environmental factors. Additional areas include neurologic conditions such as traumatic brain injury…$77.1M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenOverview
The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for leading the LC-MS/MS bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring high-quality analytical testing, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and staff development. This role oversees method development, validation, sample analysis, and laboratory operations supporting preclinical and clinical studies in accordance with GLP, ICH M10, and applicable regulatory guidelines. The manager provides strategic leadership while maintaining efficient laboratory workflows, meeting project time-lines, and ensuring data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Leadership Manage daily operations of the Bioanalytical LC-MS/MS laboratory. Supervise, mentor, and develop scientists, analysts, supervisors, and laboratory staff. Establish and maintain departmental goals, performance metrics, and staffing plans. Foster a culture of scientific excellence, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide coaching and career development. Scientific Oversight Oversee LC-MS/MS method development, optimization, validation, and transfer. Review bioanalytical method documents, validation reports, study data, and final reports.
Ensure bioanalytical methods meet regulatory expectations, LBRI internal SOPs and Sponsor requirements. Provide scientific guidance on troubleshooting complex analytical challenges. Support assay development for small molecules, peptides, metabolites, biomarkers, protein and macro-molecules. Provide on-going training for staff members. Project Management Coordinate multiple client projects simultaneously. Allocate laboratory resources to meet project time-lines and deliverables. Collaborate with study directors and business development to support Sponsor needs. Monitor project progress, budgets, and laboratory productivity.
Communicate project status effectively with internal teams and Sponsors. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with: o ICH M10 o GLP/GCP regulations o Quality Management System Support internal, Sponsor, and regulatory audits. Review deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations. Maintain complete documentation and data integrity in compliance with ALCOA+ principles. Instrumentation Management Oversee operation and maintenance of LC-MS/MS instrumentation, including Sciex Triple Quad instruments, Waters and Shimadzu LC units. Ensure instrument validation and qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Coordinate with vendors for service and technical support. Evaluate and recommend new instrumentation and technologies. Operational Excellence Monitor laboratory key performance indicators including: o Turnaround time o Sample throughput o Instrument utilization o Quality metrics Manage laboratory inventory, budgets, and capital equipment planning. Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with environmental health and safety regulations. Represent LBRI at scientific discussion both…
About Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
From its Form 990- Budget $83.4M · Medical Research
- Staff 495 · founded 1965
- Pays its leaders $289K–$782K (7 reported)
- Open jobs 24 · Jobs at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute · Full 990 report