What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II position at Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences?
Job description:
Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences Department has an open position for a Scientist II position in North Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for non-regulated quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of small molecules from in vivo and in vitro samples, including extraction, data analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities:
Quantitative, Translational & ADME Sciences Department has an open position for a Scientist II position in North Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for non-regulated quantitative LC-MS/MS bioanalysis of small molecules from in vivo and in vitro samples, including extraction, data analysis and interpretation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform high throughput quantitative in vivo and in vitro LC-MS/MS analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving of small molecule compounds from various bio-matrices.
- Operate, perform routine maintenance, and hands-on troubleshooting of AB Sciex LC-MS/MS systems.
- Train and mentor junior scientists.
- Maintain excellent documentation of all work including LIMS, electronic notebooks, test methods, and protocols.
- Work closely with multiple teams across Discovery and QTAS to support bioanalysis.
- Write or contribute to study reports for regulatory submissions.
- M.S. (2 years), or B.S. (6 years) in analytical chemistry or related field years of relevant academic/pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Proven method development experience using various extraction, chromatographic and analytical methodologies.
- Proven experience with quantitative bioanalysis of small molecules.
- Proven experience operating and troubleshooting Agilent HPLCs, Leap/CTC PAL autosamplers and AB Sciex Mass Spectrometers.
- The ideal candidate is detail oriented and committed to generating high-quality results within tight deadlines and across different projects.
- Proven ability to work independently or under minimal supervision in a high-throughput environment to design and conduct experiments, interpret, document, and communicate results, as well as in a team environment to collaborate successfully across other groups within R&D.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Work experience in regulated bioanalysis and/or CRO Facility settings is a plus.
- Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
- Learns fast, grasps the "essence " and can change course quickly where indicated.
- Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
- Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
- Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.
