Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist

Salary: From $82000 per year

This position is on-site in Moscow Idaho

Initial review begins: 06/02/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist to join our team and lead bioanalytical studies with a strong emphasis on mass spectrometry and LC-MS/MS. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a bioanalytical CRO environment with a proven ability to manage projects and build strong client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and innovative team at Alturas Analytics Inc. where leadership and scientific excellence are recognized and supported.

Relocation assistance may be available. Located in a vibrant town and home to the University of Idaho Moscow Idaho is a friendly community with beautiful natural surroundings and a lively cultural scene. Youll enjoy walkable streets live music and access to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the country. The Palouse area is made up of several neighboring towns including Pullman Washington where youll find a bustling college town environment with diverse dining options events for everyone and the Washington State University campus.

About Us

Alturas Analytics Inc. is a bioanalytical laboratory dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical drug candidates from discovery through late phase clinical trials. More specifically we provide expert GLP and Non-GLP LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS quantitation and PK/TK analytical services in both small and large molecules. We are a growing privately-owned CRO specializing in method development validation and sample analysis in all biological matrices in support of therapeutic development programs.

Joining the Alturas Analytics team means becoming a part of a supportive and passionate community. Our staff consists of talented dedicated individuals who are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients. Our goal is simple to ensure that Alturas employees thrive so that we can do the best possible work in our field ensuring greater care for our world.

Benefits

• We pay 100% of your premiums for health dental and vision insurance and 25% of the premium for dependent coverage
• Paid time off (starting at 3 weeks/year) and paid holidays
• Bonus program based on company-wide goals
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (with company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability at no cost to you
• Safe Harbor 401k with an automatic 3% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programs focused on mental health
• Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness and Accident

Perks

• Work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Relaxed yet professional environment
• Professional membership fee reimbursement
• Exercise incentive program
• Charitable donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Monthly catered lunches holiday celebrations unlimited (good) coffee beverages snacks and more!

About the Role

The Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist is responsible for method development method validation analysis of samples and generation of plans data reports and other applicable documentation to support drug development studies according to and within compliance of all applicable procedures and regulations.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Ensures that project details (e.g. time lines data reports) are reported fully to laboratory management and clients
• Acts as a project manager to ensure projects are kept on-track
• Provides scientific expertise in the development of methods and method validations
• Acts as a resource for lab personnel regarding operations of the laboratory
• Develops and validates methods in accordance with procedures regulations and guidelines
• Analyzes samples and generates data and reports in accordance with procedures regulations and guidelines
• Maintains laboratory equipment including troubleshooting and repair of LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instruments
• Works closely with QA personnel to ensure compliance
• Evaluates equipment procedures and techniques to improve laboratory procedures
• Prepares laboratory technical procedures
• Prepares and/or reviews correspondence notifications reports and other documents
• Prepares documents and materials for scientific publications presentations short-courses and workshops
• Travels occasionally for professional development or to represent the company at client sites professional organization and trade show venues
• The Principal Investigator/Senior Scientist may fulfill a supervising role for other laboratory or facility personnel

Additional Duties and Tasks Roles:

• May perform QC review of data if needed
• May participate in research projects for publications and poster presentations
• May represent the company by leading webinars or seminars or by presenting information at professional meetings.
• May provide technical training to other employees on laboratory skills procedures systems
• Provides assistance to laboratory management
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Education Requirements:

• Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in chemistry or related field plus 2 years work experience in a bioanalytical CRO or a Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field plus 4 years work experience in a bioanalytical CRO
• At least 2 years work experience in a regulated bioanalytical mass spectrometry laboratory including method validation analytical instrument maintenance data acquisition and management and sample analysis
• Working knowledge of complete MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify the appropriate personnel for this position

Skills and abilities requirements:

• Skills in laboratory techniques and procedures
• Skills in verbal and written communication
• Skills in problem solving and supervising staff towards meeting client deadlines
• Skill in supervising personnel to include delegating responsibility training and evaluating performance
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to interpret and apply agency regulations and guidelines
• Ability to communicate with other employees in order to develop sound procedures and policies
• Ability to travel occasionally for professional development

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and other regulatory guidance preferred
• 1-3 years minimum of supervisory or managerial experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting up to 2/3 of the time
• Working in front of a computer monitor up to 2/3 of the time
• Walking up to 1/3 of the time between departments/offices
• Standing up to 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel up to 2/3 of the time
• Reaching with hands and arms up to 2/3 of the time
• Talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time
• Lifting up to 10 lbs. up to 2/3 of the time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. less than 2/3 of the time
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) needed to read small labels
• Depth perception

Community Involvement

Our goal is to build an enduring company of integrity in an environment that provides rewarding career paths and empowers individuals to engage in the well-being of the communities in which they reside.

We seek to inspire the next generation of scientists through involvement of educational programs at every level. From making science fun for elementary-aged students active participation in science fairs and guest lecturing at the undergraduate university level we are stepping towards fostering a generation where science is exciting and an integral component of everyday life.

In addition to company support for community programs Alturas offers employees paid time-off for individual volunteer activities and matching monetary donations to numerous 501(c)(3) organizations.

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.