What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacologist position at RTI International?
The Center for Drug Discovery (CDD) is a multi-disciplinary center comprised of chemists and pharmacologists who work together to discover new therapeutics in a non-profit research institute setting. We are seeking a motivated Pharmacologist/Biologist to join our team and contribute to various drug discovery projects. This laboratory-based role involves conducting experiments to support our ongoing research efforts and is based at our headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Responsibilities
- Perform experimental studies in rodents.
- Perform assays in microwell format to establish pharmacological profile of compounds.
- Perform radioligand binding experiments in cell and tissue membranes.
- Culture mammalian cell lines for use in the laboratory and transfect cells with plasmids.
- Perform molecular biology techniques including DNA plasmid preparation, RNA isolation, ELISA, qRT-PCR, and western blot.
- Develop assays and methods as needed to support projects.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in biological sciences, or a related field with at least 1 year of research experience. Meaningful undergraduate research experience is acceptable.
- Experience working with rodents required including routine handling, dosing, and sample collection.
- Experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
- Experience performing cell-based experiments in a plate format such as 96-well assays a plus.
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must be dependable, have own transportation and be able to work on weekends and evenings as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet project deadlines.
- Self-motivated with attention to detail.
This is an entry level position but candidates that are more experienced will be considered as well.
EEO & Pay Equity Statements
For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.
RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range
$50,000-$60,000
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
