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Scientist II

North Chicago, IL 60064

Posted: 02/04/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617062 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 32-42/hr
*Depending on experience

The QTAS: Quantitative, Translational and ADME Sciences department is seeking a scientist to conduct routine, medium to high volume in vitro drug metabolism screening assays. The scientist will partner with senior staff to understand the rationale behind running the assays and will ideally learn to not only run the assays but expand into designing custom assays to answer specific drug metabolism questions. Automated liquid handling platforms as well as conventional manual single and multi-channel pipettes will be utilized. Prior laboratory experience is desired.

Key Responsibilities:
• Independently perform routine drug metabolism assays and generate high quality data, noting significant deviations to be elevated to senior staff.
• Collaborate with department team members including Bioanalytical counterparts to ensure seamless and timely execution of in vitro drug metabolism studies.
• Learn drug metabolism assays including but not limited to microsomal and hepatocyte stability, CYP Inhibition, PAMPA, and protein binding.
• Interact with scientists at all levels and effectively communicate results.
Qualifications:
• B.S or M.S in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience with liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Beckman and/or Tecan is highly desired, but not required.
• Experience with assay development (may include automating)
• Technical aptitude with attention to detail
• Ability to accurately and precisely follow protocols
• Highly motivated individual with attention to detail and a proven ability to work cross functionally.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative fast-paced team environment.
• Passion for data analysis, solving technical problems and applying new technologies to further scientific goals.
Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality

Significant Work Activities and Conditions: Continuous sitting or standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
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