Senior Scientific Project Manager - Molecular
LabConnectJohnson City, Tennessee, United States
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
LabConnect is a global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials.
Job Description
Senior Scientific Project Manager - Molecular will provide project management oversight to a biopharmaceutical client and execute analytical testing, method development, and validation of assays under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Requirements
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in bioanalytical assay development for RNA based therapeutics in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting
- Proven experience in overseeing collaborations with external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and internal ADME teams
- Deep experience in bioanalysis of tissues from rodent and NHP models
- Thorough understanding of bioanalytical methods with a focus on designing, optimizing, validating, and overseeing molecular, biochemical, or cell-based assays to advance research and drug discovery
- Hands-on expertise in nucleic acid quantification methods including LC-MS, RT-qPCR, SL-qPCR, RNAseq, bDNA, and hELISA
- Demonstrated skill in selection, development, and troubleshooting of molecular assays such as ELISA, capillary electrophoresis, bead-based multiplex platforms (e.g. Luminex), Simoa, and MSD
- Proficiency in data handling, analysis, and presentation for large in vivo datasets, using database and/or coding tools (e.g. Spotfire, python)
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Strategic project oversight in regulated scientific environments
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder coordination
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and performance
- Adaptability in fast-paced, remote work settings
Benefits
- Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
- Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
- PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
- Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
