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millenniumsoft

NC · On-site

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This position will function within the Operations and Planning Unit of Corporate Preclinical Development and Toxicology (CPDT) and will support the conduct of nonclinical laboratory investigations of ...

Mercer University

Preclinical Coordinator

Macon, GA · On-site

Job Title: Preclinical Coordinator Department: Academic Affairs, School of Medicine College ... development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and ...

Mercer University

Preclinical Coordinator

Macon, GA · On-site

Job Title: Preclinical Coordinator Department: Academic Affairs, School of Medicine College ... development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer's twelve schools and ...

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Assistant Scientist I/II Preclinical Development

Assistant Scientist I/II Preclinical Development

LanceSoft Inc

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 24 days ago

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Company Description

Pharmaceutical Company.

Job Description

The candidate must have experience in conducting in vitro ADME assays and familiarity with quantitative bioanalysis to support development of novel small molecule therapeutics as detailed below:

Expertise in conducting in vitro ADME assays that include stability assays in variety of biological matrices, in vitro metabolic stability assays using primary or derived cell lines or other biological matrices, Cytochrome P450 inhibition and induction assays, protein binding assays 

Track record of handling and maintaining cell cultures (primary and derived cell lines) 

Familiar with metabolite profiling, identification and/or quantification 

Technical expertise in bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS 

Primary responsibilities will include hands-on laboratory work including managing/coordinating daily lab activities, conducting in vitro ADME assays, cell culture, developing bioanalytical LC-MS/MS methods for the quantitative analysis of small molecules, quantitating drug concentrations in various biological matrices, data integration and report writing. The candidate will work closely with senior scientists within the group to support discovery project teams which may include data presentation in team meetings, monitoring DMPK CROs, design in vivo DMPK studies, data management and presentation.

Qualifications

MS degree with 1-3+/3-5+ years of experience in DMPK and/or bioanalytical chemistry or related field 

Hands on knowledge of in vitro DMPK assays 

Experience with cell culture 

Experience in developing LC-MS/MS methods 

Knowledge of in vivo pharmacokinetic analysis are a plus 

Good organizational, record keeping, presentation and communication skills 

Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask 

Enthusiastic and motivated team player with a can-do attitude

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Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2000

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