What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Vitro Drug Metabolism Scientist position at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences?
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.
- 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 .
