Job Title: Research Scientist Location: Foster City, CA Duration: 18 months
Job Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of a Research Scientist in a Pharmacokinetics Analyst role is to add to and enhance the ability of the drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics department to support discovery and development project teams. The specific responsibilities are as follows.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills: • Collaborative and able to work in a team-oriented, dynamic, and innovative environment. • Strong motivation, attention to detail, and ability to think independently. • Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry is required. • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize bioanalytical assays as needed. • Ability to perform pharmacokinetic analysis is desirable. • Must be able to work effectively on multiple programs as well as have the flexibility to shift priorities while working in a fast-paced environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Computer skills including MS Office, GraphPad Prism, Watson LIMS, and Phoenix Winnonlin are desirable.
Essential Functions: • Prepare biological samples (plasma, tissues, and cells) for analysis. • Analyze samples using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS). • Develop/review analytical methods and troubleshoot as needed. • Consistently recognize anomalous and inconsistent results and interpret experimental outcomes. • Process, record, and manage experimental data. • Summarize results in memo, report, and/or slide formats. • Participate in group meetings, present results, and interpret data. • Understand and follow standard operating protocols and laboratory requirements to conduct work safely. • Prepare/review data reports for regulatory filings.
Education: • 1-2 years of experience with a PhD degree in Chemistry, Pharmacokinetics, or other relevant life science disciplines.
Top 3 Required Skill Sets: Liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and bioanalysis.
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Pharmacokinetics, non-compartmental analysis, and animal operation. Unique Selling Point of this role: an interdisciplinary position with great learning and growing opportunities.
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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.00/hr.
