Senior Research Scientist I - Req. Code : 678

Senior Research Scientist I - Req. Code : 678

Senior Research Scientist I - Req. Code : 678

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Open Date
1/14/2011

Job Title
Senior Research Scientist I

Education
Doctorate

Location
Albany, NY Albany, NY 12203, US

Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category
Metabolism & Biotransformations

Date Needed By
N/A

Job Type
Scientific Full Time

Travel Required
0

Job Description

The Senior Research Scientist is an expert in the design, execution, and interpretation of strategies for ADMET and DMPK studies. The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for (i) conducting a productive experimental program; (ii) coordinating scientific plans, results, and resources effectively between multiple projects; and (iii) leading efforts and communicating results and issues and within the projects and the organization. The scientist is expected to provide substantial intellectual contributions to the problems assigned. The scientist is self-motivated and demonstrates initiative in responsibilities and always strives to do the job better. 
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. 
* Provide specific technical expertise to execute internal and external projects in the areas of ADMET, drug metabolism, bioanalysis/PK, and/or metabolite synthesis.
* Apply a wide range of analytical techniques to analyze and characterize results of ADMET, drug metabolism, PK, and/or microbiological elop and maintain working knowledge of commonly used spectroscopic and chromatographic procedures.
* Help monitor the latest developments in specific areas of technical responsibility, and recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and services.
* Particular focus on bench execution of DMPK strategies (Met. Profiling, Met ID, bioanalysis, met synthesis ) with ability to cross train on synthetic biocatalysis work
* Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
* Follow responsible actions regarding chemical disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as all appropriate SOP's.
* Process samples with the standard procedures effectively and under minimal supervision. Analyze experimental data for validity before reporting results.
* Use and maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Report any malfunction immediately to supervisor. Repair minor problems. Maintain service and calibration records.
* Keep contemporary, accurate, legible, and complete experimental records in accordance with GMP and GLP practices.
* Submit complete, documented, and legible reports of testing. Ensure that data is properly filed and accessible for review in accordance with appropriate SOP's.

 

# of Openings
1

Job Requirements

·       Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Science with at least 2 years relevant ADMET/DMPK experience with a strong background in modern methods of analysis of organic compounds or B.S./M.S. Degree with equivalent relevant experience
·       Strong ADME/Toxicology assay development, HPLC or robotics skills
·       Chemical Hygiene training
·       Other pertinent training/courses


Requisition Code
678

Relocation Offered
Yes

Shift/Hours