Associate Scientist

Proclinical is currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist with a pharmaceutical company located in Cranbury, NJ. The Associate Scientist is responsible to conduct and/or provide support for various types of in vitro ADME assays in support of discovery and development programs in the DMPK department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, individually performs routine laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Receives specific instructions on assigned task and expected results.
• Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within the expected timeframe.
• Understands the study and method, troubleshoots unexpected results.
• Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.
• Performs routine calculations; tabulates, and records results.
• Prepares various types of solutions used in the laboratory.
• Prepares accurate routine data summary with minimal supervision.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
• Learns and enhances technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.
• Is proficient in sample preparation, sample processing and sample analysis.
• Follows company's safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related physical science with 0 - 3 years related experience or Associate's degree and >6 years related experience or equivalent education, or equivalent work experience
• Any similar combination of education and experience
• Has a basic understanding of scientific discipline
• Ability to perform preliminary lab work with supervision after training
• Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within drug discovery and development R&D laboratory settings
• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Good time management skill in order to perform of multiple projects within deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Follow and adhere to nonGLP guidelines/SOPs consistent with company requirement
• relevant laboratory experience is required, and cell culture experience is a plus
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals
• Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing
• Inside/outside working conditions

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Dominic Santoro at 215-531-5280.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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