The ideal candidate will assist with research associated with developing assays for drugs and their metabolites for pharmacokinetic analysis using LCMS/MS. The ideal candidate should have experience with analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, HPLC/UV and/or UPLC/UV/MS method development, or drug substance characterization.
50% - Assist with the development, design, and implementation of research to meet customer expectations. Assist with identifying and solving research problems. Assist with writing research protocols. Conduct research, working as part of a research team in scientific areas consistent with general research areas of the BIO Center and its affiliated researchers. Activities include operating instrumentation per protocols and SOP's (LCMS/MS, HPLC, UPLC), monitor output, and perform analysis of data. Conducts research, working as part of a research team and performs research related activities. Interacts with other researchers and collaborates on lab techniques, study methodology, and suggests new techniques.
25% - Assist with the data analysis for customers. Monitor the integrity of data collection and appropriate use of protocols, Standard Operating Procedures. Update documentation and analytical methodology used in support of formulations. Provide technical and/or research related support for performing a broad range of laboratory and/or research related tasks. Assist with the identification of problems, recommend, and implement potential solutions. Coordinate data collection and screening to verify data. Acquires and performs analysis of data.
15% - Actively participate in the activities of the BIO Center including, but not limited to, participation in scientific seminars, participation in group meetings and relevant seminars, reporting progress for the benefit of reports, collaborating with Center scientists. Coordinates with others to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements.
10% - Conduct literature searches and research activities independently in labs. Assist with preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication and assistance in compiling data for filing patents and seminars including maintenance of detailed records of research and findings. All relevant data must be recorded in a laboratory notebook following a standard style utilized by the laboratory.
Research Assistant Senior
The ideal candidate will perform independent research associated with developing assays for drugs and their metabolites for pharmacokinetic analysis using LCMS/MS. The candidate must have extensive experience with analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, HPLC/UV and UPLC/MS method development, and drug substance characterization. Experience with Empower software used on Waters instrumentation is preferred. The candidate is responsible for developing bioanalytical methods for experimental drugs and metabolites using mass spectrometry. The candidate will also perform assay development and validation, and physical/chemical characterization of drug candidates using HPLC/UV methodology. The candidate will serve as an expert in the specialized research areas LCMS and HPLC.
Job Duties:
50% Lead the development, design, and implementation of research plans to meet customer expectations. Identify and solve complex research problems. Write and review research protocols. Conduct research, working as part of a research team in scientific areas consistent with general research areas of the BIO Center and its affiliated researchers. Activities include operating skilled instrumentation per protocols and SOP's (LCMS/MS, HPLC, UPLC), monitor output, and perform analysis of data. Conducts research, working as part of a research team and performs research related activities. Interacts with other researchers and collaborates on lab techniques, study methodology, and suggests new techniques.
25% Oversee the completion of data analysis and research reports for customers. Monitor the integrity of data collection and appropriate use of protocols, Standard Operating Procedures. Troubleshoot instrumentation maintenance and general repairs. Update documentation and analytical methodology used in support of formulations. Provide senior-level technical and/or research related support for performing a broad range of complex laboratory and/or research related tasks. Train other researchers in equipment use, study methodology, and data collection techniques. Identify problems, recommend and implement solutions. Coordinate data collection and screening to verify data. Acquire and perform analysis of data.
15% Actively participate in the activities of the BIO Center including, but not limited to, participation in scientific seminars, participation in group meetings and relevant seminars, reporting progress for the benefit of reports, collaborating with Center scientists and presentation of scholarly work in appropriate local, regional, and national settings. Direct and coordinate with others to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements.
10% Conduct literature searches and research activities independently in labs. Preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication and assistance in compiling data for filing patents and seminars including maintenance of detailed records of research and findings. All relevant data must be recorded in a laboratory notebook following a standard style utilized by the laboratory.