Research Associate-Pharmaceutical Sciences

Market Range: 11

Hiring Salary: $4,600.33 - $5,250.00/Monthly 

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029.

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position contributes to the small molecule drug development efforts and is focused on supporting pre-clinical drug development in animal models with specific focus on pharmacokinetic assessments, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation, application of pharmacometrics techniques and bioanalytical analysis using liquid-chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Assists with mentoring graduate assistants, junior fellows, and research assistants in proper laboratory procedure and techniques.

1. Works independently and collaboratively with research lab members to oversee and perform research work and provide scientific expertise/input on experimental planning for assigned projects.
2. Plans, executes, documents, and analyzes in vitro and in vivo studies in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
3. Performs pharmacokinetic analyses and modeling using PK software, including Phoenix WinNonlin, NONMEM, and R.
4. Develops and validates LC-MS/MS assays and analyzes biological samples.
5. Assists in managing day-to-day lab activities for the assigned lab space.
6. Performs basic material and lab equipment management functions, including ordering and stocking supplies.
7. Assists in mentoring and training graduate students and junior postdocs in pharmacokinetic and bioanalytical techniques.
8. Assists in gaining approval and adhering to compliance requirements for all performed experimentation.
9. Presents research data at scientific meetings and conferences.
10. Creates and updates thorough documentation of research activities and results, as well as lab-related safety policies; updates them as needed.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION:  Ph.D. in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in pharmacokinetic research and LC-MS based analysis of small molecule drugs and metabolites in biological fluids, preferably related to anti-infective drug development with at least three (3) years as a Postdoctoral Scholar. Experience in maintaining and organizing lab space. (Minimum of five years of experience in animal-based pharmacology research preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently in planning, development, standardization, validation, and documentation of LC-MS/MS based assays including sample preparation for quantitation of drugs in biological samples.
• Demonstrated knowledge in handling and utilizing pharmacokinetic animal models.
• Knowledge and proficiency in population pharmacokinetic analyses techniques.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues from other disciplines and work as a highly motivated self-starter that is creative, result- and milestone-oriented.
• Ability to display high competency and experience in pharmacokinetic data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English are required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in clinical pharmacology and clinical research would be an advantage.