Associate Principal Scientist - Cell-Based

At BioAgilytix, Associate Principal Scientists translate deep scientific expertise into sound strategies, reliable methods, and confident client decisions. As part of our cell-based team, you will lead complex assay development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting workstreams while providing technical direction across studies and platforms.

This role bridges Senior Scientist and Principal Scientist responsibilities. You will operate with substantial independence, guide scientists through challenging technical questions, and serve as a scientific lead for assigned programs. Your experience with cell-based assays, flow cytometry, and immunoassay platforms will help teams resolve ambiguity, strengthen execution, and deliver high-quality work for clients.

This position offers the opportunity to shape scientific strategy while remaining close to the technical work. You will take ownership of complex cell-based programs, guide teams through difficult assay and data challenges, and influence decisions that affect study quality, timelines, and client outcomes.

You will also broaden your impact across methods, platforms, and project teams. Through client interaction, cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement, you can build the scope and influence expected of a future Principal Scientist.

This is a full-time, exempt position with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Some scheduling flexibility is available, and employees must be available during the core work hours published in the BioAgilytix Employee Handbook. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required based on project and business needs.

The role is performed in office and laboratory or clinical environments. Work may involve exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, along with rare exposure to skin or lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, hazardous waste, and fluctuating or extreme temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves, is required.

The position requires the ability to remain upright or stationary for up to eight hours per day; move frequently; perform repetitive hand and finger movements; crouch, stoop, bend, and twist; and lift, carry, or otherwise move laboratory equipment, supplies, and a laptop computer weighing up to 20 pounds. It also requires regular computer use, frequent interaction with diverse groups, clear verbal communication and active listening, sustained concentration, independent planning, adaptability to variable demands, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and regular and consistent attendance.