Scientist, Method Development - Ligand Binding Assays

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States; full-time onsite at the Lincoln facility

Company

hirify.global conducts clinical research and translational medicine to help advance drug development.

What you will do

• Develop ligand binding assays using state-of-the-art technologies to analyze proteins, peptides, and antibodies in biological matrices.
• Perform pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, biomarker, and anti-drug antibody assays under regulatory and quality systems.
• Analyze and interpret data, prepare summary tables, troubleshoot assay performance, and peer-review raw data.
• Develop bioanalytical methods by applying scientific theories, techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to study teams and support innovation, change management, and evaluation of new technologies.
• Author scientific manuscripts, present research at conferences, and provide technical expertise during client interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biology; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of related scientific experience preferred, with proven proficiency in immunoassay development.
• Hands-on experience in at least one area: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics/biomarkers, or anti-drug antibody assay development.
• Understanding of FDA and ICH guidelines for method validation and sample analysis.
• Experience with ligand binding techniques such as ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab, or AlphaLISA.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, problem-solving, teamwork, and multitasking skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in a CRO or industry environment.
• Experience working in a regulated GLP-compliant environment.
• Experience using Watson LIMS.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional scientific environment.
• Values include integrity, trust, teamwork, and respect.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research and drug development.