Staff Scientist

Summary

A Staff Scientist position is available in Dr. Jin Wang's group to work on small molecule drug discovery. Will develop biochemical and cellular assays and perform drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to support the drug discovery work within the group. 

Job Duties

• Develop biochemical and cellular assays to support medicinal chemistry in drug discovery projects
• Perform drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies
• Maintain HPLC and LCMS instruments
• Report weekly to the PI about the project progress 
• Plan, direct and conduct research experiments
• Evaluate and analyze data
• Develop research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study
• Document results of experiments and report to principal investigators
• May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of postdoc experience in drug discovery and drug metabolism
• Extensive experience with LCMS and LC-triple quad MS 

 

 

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