What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Ligand Pharmaceutical?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
CyDex, a Ligand company, is a biopharmaceutical company that partners with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry on drug discovery programs. CyDex is seeking an Analytical Chemist candidate who will work collaboratively with our Captisol Team and the Captisol Technology Platform, at Cydex, a Ligand Company. This is a full-time, laboratory-based hands-on position that offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with outstanding senior chemists and gain experience in formulations, routes of administration, and drug development for a broad base of indications. Captisol is used in 16 approved drugs. The successful candidate is expected to be able to execute analytical and formulation experiments according to plans and protocols with appropriate supervision.
Essentials for Working at Ligand
Ligand is a dynamic, fast-paced organization committed to creating shareholder value through developing and acquiring royalty revenue, generating assets and coupling them to a lean corporate cost structure. To be successful at Ligand, employees must be innovative, efficient, versatile, self-starters who take great pride in their work and want to contribute to something significant.
Location
This role will be full-time, laboratory based in our Lawrence Kanas office. This requirement may be adjusted at any time depending on business needs.
Essential Role Responsibilities
v Strong experience with analytical and formulation techniques including HPLCs, UPLCs, Mass Spect, osmometers, colorimeter, densitometer, microscopy, and pH meters.
v Required to be able to work well independently as well as work collaboratively across other functional groups
v The successful candidate will have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
v Meticulous record keeping, and strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to details and quality are key requirements
v Comfortable with the flexible nature of a data driven environment
v Candidates will also be expected to contribute to laboratory support duties that are associated with operating a productive pharmaceutical industry research group
v Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional associations / groups / memberships
v Experience and Skills
v BS degree or MS degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related discipline with 1-3 years relevant experience preferred
v Laboratory knowledge including HPLC analytical techniques
v Experience with analytical sciences is preferred
v Highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication, and impeccable record keeping skills
What We Offer :
v Competitive compensation and benefits package.
v Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, and 401k
Ligand is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.