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In Vitro/Metabolomics Research Associate II

San Diego, CA 92121

Posted: 01/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617037 Pay Rate: 40.00 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our mission is to develop innovative medicines that address significant unmet need in the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders.

This position will be an integral member of a team providing screening support for the validation of novel CNS targets and the development of first-in-class drugs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing in vitro pharmacological characterization of small molecule drug candidates using enzymatic, gel-, or substrate-based assays in lysates and live cell systems. Experience with mass spectrometry preferred but not required, as this position will be involved in sample preparation for LC/MS-based analysis of small molecules. This person will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to project teams with minimal supervisor assistance.


REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • BS in Biology or equivalent degree in related science discipline
  • 3+ years of lab/bench experience in a scientific academic and/or scientific industry setting
  • Laboratory experience/skills in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/collaborative skills
  • Both effective team player and strong individual contributor, flexible, and able to handle multiple tasks and deliver high quality results under tight timelines
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.