Senior Scientist
$80,750–$109,250 year
On-sitePrinceton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine in-vitro ADME assays, including metabolism studies for discovery and development compounds, while actively participating in experimental design and troubleshooting. Perform high-impact and high-throughput studies to meet project timelines, establish new assays, and contribute to continuous improvement of current protocols. Execute data analysis and interpretation to design next steps, guide junior scientists, and perform quality reviews of peer data. Maintain laboratory support functions such as ordering, equipment calibration, and robotic system maintenance while adhering to Quality System standards. Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure client requirements are met and consolidate assay control criteria.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in a scientific relevant field
- Experience in contract research organizations
- Experience in pharmaceutical industries
- Experience in academia
- Industry/academic experience in DM/PK
- Strong record of scientific achievement
- Experience in drug discovery/development
- Broad understanding of ADME
- Knowledge of in vitro drug metabolism
- Knowledge of DDI
- Knowledge of bioanalytical sciences including LC-MS/MS
- Knowledge of GC-MS
- Knowledge of biotransformation
- Knowledge of physical organic chemistry
- Experience in cell based or biochemical assays
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Knowledge and proficiency with Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management
- Ability to manage time
- Ability to work independently
- PhD preferred
- Masters with 6 years plus experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Qualifications
- Plate based screening
- Cell culture experience
- LC-MS/MS experience
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