PK Support Scientist I

Charles River

$68K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • No specific certification or licensure needed.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
  • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Learn PK analysis processes for quality control and peer review.
  • Understand PK software applications applicable to quality control.
  • Review protocols, data, and reports for QC support.
  • Familiarize with standard operating procedures and regulations.
  • Communicate proactively with study directors and scientists.
  • Maintain compliance with scheduled workloads.
  • Stay updated on developments in pharmacokinetics and related software.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonuses or incentives.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Paid time off for vacations and personal days.
  • Stock purchase program for employees.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Job Summary:

A PK (Pharmacokinetics) Support Scientist I is responsible for: gaining knowledge and an understanding of the basic processes and software required to peer review and provide support to the PK Analysts including Microsoft office, the PK Software. The individual in this role is also expected to gain an understanding of how to review protocols, data, and reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Learn all processes for PK analysis in order to QC/peer review, gain knowledge of PK
  • software to apply to QC.
  • Gain knowledge of PK and Drug development theory.
  • Gain ability to review protocols, data and reports to be able to provide QC support.
  • Become familiar with standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and applicable regulations.
  • Gain ability to proactively communicates internally with Study Director/Individual Scientist/Principal Investigator.
  • Gain understanding of scheduling process and maintain compliance to scheduled work.
  • Learn to undertake other duties as might be reasonably requested from time to time and to ensure that the work is conducted in a co-operative and flexible manner.
  • Maintain awareness of developments in PK within the pharmaceutical industry, including software such as WinNonlin and other parameter estimation software packages.

The salaried pay for this position is $68,000 - $95,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education and Experience: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
  • Certification/Licensure: None.
  • Must be authorized to work in United States without a sponsor visa now or in the future.

Other:

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.
  • Ability to work under specific time constraints.
  • All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their position.
  • The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job or as otherwise required to comply with applicable law.

Workplace Requirements:

  • Employees in this role are regularly required to talk, hear and work/type at a computer.


We9re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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