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Research Scientist - Princeton

Syneos Health·Princeton, New Jersey

$62,000 - $108,600/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The role is responsible for the development, validation, and optimization of bioanalytical methods according to client requests. This includes processing and interpreting data, writing SOPs, and coordinating laboratory resources.

Research Scientist - Princeton Syneos Health® is a leading fully-integrated life sciences services organization built to accelerate customer success. We partner with innovators at every point across the drug development and commercialization continuum, helping them navigate complexity, anticipate change and accelerate progress.

Our Clinical Solutions team members act with a drug development mindset, applying their years of experience and deep expertise to truly understand customer needs and represent those in the solutions we shape.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to deliver – for one another, our customers, and, most importantly, for those in need.

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Why Syneos Health

We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Central to this is our purpose – Driven to Deliver – which captures the passion of our colleagues to show up each day and shape solutions that have the ability to dramatically impact someone’s life.

We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because we know that when we bring together smart colleagues from across the world, we can shape the future of healthcare, driving impact for customers and defining the pace of patient progress. Job Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating and carrying out the full spectrum of activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods according to client requests and within the required timeframes. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Develop, validate and optimize bioanalytical methods by using analytical techniques.  Process, analyze and interpret bioanalytical data.  Responsible for finding solutions to problems related to the application of bioanalytical methods.  Assist in improving laboratory activity processes (method development, validation and sample analysis).  Write and review bioanalytical method Standard Operating Procedures.  Review scientific literature in order to guide the development of bioanalytical methods.  Document activities related to the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.  May be called upon to assist with the training of employees related to research and development and validation.  Assist in competitive intelligence by developing and testing new analytical instruments.  Coordinate the resources used during the development and validation of bioanalytical methods.  Carry out support tasks to meet the needs of laboratory users.  May be called upon to perform all biological sample processing and analysis activities.  Maybe called upon to supervise the work of associate research scientist. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS  Bachelor's Degree in Science  Alternate certification may be considered as suitable alternative. This determination ensures the jobholder has sufficient technical ability to perform the role.  Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset.  Must demonstrate good computer skills especially in the utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel and analytical software.  Demonstrates skills in scientific problem solving.  Experience in regulatory context will be considered an asset. Experience in literature research.  English level: Required bilingualism includes communicating verbally and in writing on topics that are often technical, and writing procedures or technical reports.  Candidate who does not possess the required training and/or experience may be considered under different criteria. At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $108,600.00 The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients. No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health. http://www.syneoshealth.com

Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive.

The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities.

Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description.

The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above.

Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.

Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.

The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Science and possess strong computer skills and scientific problem-solving abilities. Experience in a regulatory context and literature research is considered an asset.

  • bachelor degree
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Data Interpretation
  • SOP Writing
  • Literature Research
  • Sample Processing
  • Method Validation
  • Analytical Techniques
  • Analytical Software
  • Scientific Problem Solving
  • Bioanalytical Method Development

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Company Car Or Car Allowance
  • Commissions/Bonus

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$62,000 - $108,600/yr
Location
Princeton, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Syneos Health

Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, commercial and real world insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. We bring together a talented team of...

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IndustryBiotechnology Research
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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