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PTC Therapeutics

Principal Scientist, DMPK

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$153K - $185K/yr

The Principle Scientist, DMPK is responsible for planning and performing in vitro and in vivo ADME ... Contributes to general lab needs such as: * Equipment maintenance * Troubleshoot * Performs other ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for dmpk lab in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dmpk Lab vs Pharmacokinetic Scientist?

AspectDmpk LabPharmacokinetic Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related field; laboratory experienceAdvanced degree often preferred; experience in pharmacokinetics and data analysis
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting focused on drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics testingResearch or clinical setting analyzing drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsPharmaceutical R&D, clinical research organizations

While both roles involve understanding drug behavior in the body, a Dmpk Lab primarily conducts laboratory experiments related to drug metabolism, whereas a Pharmacokinetic Scientist analyzes and interprets pharmacokinetic data to inform drug development.

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Research Specialist, Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Research Specialist, Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description
Job Description
Primary responsibilities will include general laboratory organization and support, laboratory rodent husbandry, colony maintenance and organization. Assists in other laboratory and research functions. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Specialist works with faculty, staff, and key internal/external stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, set up, conduct experiments, report data, and continue in vivo research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions. Help with the training of new personnel.
Specific:
  • Available to work with varying schedule with start time between 6:00am and 8:00am, including weekends.
  • Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, biohazardous materials and fluids/tissues, and/or carcinogens).
  • Becomes familiar with IACUC protocols and compliance. Assists with laboratory animal care as needed
  • Conduct or assist with a multitude of in vivo DMPK assays.
  • Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results.
  • Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions. Handle small animals and prepare them for DMPK experiments. Administer small molecule compounds PO, IP or IV.
  • Draw blood at specific time points and prepare plasma for shipping to DMPK lab.
  • Collect samples of tissue, urine, or other organic substance as requested by DMPK lab.
  • Conducts observations of physiological or behavioral findings on small animals.
  • Periodically aliquot, label, and distribute liquid stocks of small molecule compounds.
  • Serve as logistical coordinator for shipping and receiving of compounds and samples.
  • Maintain up to date, accurate, and standardized records of colony and experiments/assays.
  • Assist with general laboratory operations, including ordering supplies and consumables.
  • Perform other duties as assigned; assist DMPK lab members with miscellaneous tasks.
  • Maintain inventory of consumables, clean glassware/lab space, prepare and aliquot stock solutions. Assist in the efficient operation of the lab.
  • Help maintain the instruments.
  • Help in the training of new personnel.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lifting moderate weights. Tasks will also require fine motor skills and coordination (hand/eye coordination) and involve repetitive motions.

Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
  • A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or similar field from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
  • Experience in handling small animals preferred.

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