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Sr. Research Associate - DMPK

Redwood City, CA 94043

Posted: 05/29/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 605007 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Our client is seeking a highly motivated individual at the RA II or  Sr. Research Associate level within the NDCP function (Non-clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology).  This role will serve as a key contributor in DMPK laboratory conducting LC-MS based quantitative bioanalysis. This position is for a temporary contractor with potential to convert to a full-time position.

The Opportunity:

  • Develop LC-MS/MS  methods and analyze in vitro and in vivo samples to support ADME, pharmacokinetic, and toxicokinetic studies.

  • Perform data analysis, provide reports of experimental results, and upload data to electronic system and electronic notebook.

  • Conduct in vitro metabolic stability studies in bio-matrices, including hepatocytes, microsomes, blood, plasma, etc.

  • Perform in vitro ADME/DMPK assays,  such as CYP inhibition, metabolic profiling, etc.

  • Assist in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS instrument.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Bachelor or master degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline, with 3+ years of industry experiences. 

  • Hands-on experiences in operating and maintaining an LC-MS/MS system

  • Hands-on experiences in LC-MS/MS method development and bioanalytical analysis

  • Knowledge of biological sample preparation and extraction techniques for downstream LC-MS/MS analysis

  • Hands-on experience in HPLC/UPLC method development

  • Ability to conduct multiple laboratory and project tasks efficiently

  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with flexibility

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent record keeping skills, and adapt to a dynamic and fast paced environment

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Previous hands-on experience in SCIEX QTRAP and/or Thermo Q Exactive mass spectrometers

  • Working experience in DMPK lab

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. 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.