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Job Introduction
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST- In vitro and In vivo ADME
UK - RUSHDEN
We are looking for:
Are you a Scientist with an interest in Drug Metabolism? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Scientist to join our multidisciplinary radiolabelled ADME team at our Rushden site, which is our Metabolism Centre of Excellence.
You would work on a wide range of studies to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties of drug candidates. Experience of cell culture and other in vitro techniques would be an advantage.
You would work on a wide range of studies to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties of drug candidates. Experience of cell culture and other in vitro techniques would be an advantage.
At Pharmaron we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Perform the roles and responsibilities of a Research Scientist, taking responsibility for the supervision and completion of more complex/new studies and a greater number of studies.
- Take on wider departmental responsibilities, to include: equipment validation, software validation and management; SOP ownership.
- Prepare study plans, amendments, file notes and deviations as required.
- Calculate and QC check data. • Review data obtained and prepare study updates and study data for discussion internally and for communication to the client/inclusion into reports.
- Prepare study reports.
- Supervise, mentor and/or train more junior members of staff, in laboratory procedures and study conduct.
- Study direct appropriate projects (with mentoring from a senior colleague).
Requirements:
- PhD, MSc or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences or related subject
- Previous experience of working in an analytical, biochemistry or similar laboratory
- Experience of performing specialist techniques
- Experience of working to GLP
- Experience of working with Radioactivity (14C /3 H)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational and prioritisation skills
- Problem solving
- Proficiency in analytical techniques (HPLC/TLC/LCMS)
- Understanding of Metabolism studies and the drug/agrochemical development process
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Rushen site.
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a Research Science professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
- To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.