Scientist III

The Scientist III would lead the development of new ADME studies and technologies and implementing process improvements. Perform method validation, report writing, complex trouble-shooting and problem-solving in the field of drug discovery and development.

• Functions as a study director, principal investigator, or project coordinator, responsibilities include serving as a primary contact for sponsors, planning, supervising and exacting complex ADME discovery and development studies.
• Supervises personnel. Ensures optimum personnel performance through leading by example, motivation, and performance recognition.
• Writes comprehensive reports and presents clear and concise oral reports of processes and accomplishments.
• Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner.  All necessary documentation is recorded.
• Trains junior level scientists.
• Reviews other scientists’ calculations and records.
• Follows company’s safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
• Learns, enhances, and shares technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.
• Participates in writing and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and suggests practical changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Education: 

• PhD., Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related Physical science degree.
• PhD with 0-3 years related experience. Master’s degree with 8+ years related experience, Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. 

 Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• An expert in advanced experimental methods, concepts and techniques relevant to ADME field.
• Demonstrates independent thought and scientific/technical creativity.
• Continues to increase awareness and understanding of relevant science and is conversant with relevant scientific literature.
• Collaboratively researches and proposes methodologies for projects
• Acts independently to research and propose methodologies and implement them
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management skill to perform multiple projects within deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Follow and adhere to nonGLP guidelines/SOPs consistent with WuXi AppTec requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office and/or a laboratory environment with variable noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to biohazards / chemicals. 
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
• Ability to stand / sit / walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push/pull 15 lbs routinely.
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach.
• Clarity of Vision.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing.