Research Scientist - Invitro

QPS, LLC

$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field, or Master's with 6+ years relevant experience.
  • Proven understanding of experimental design and data analysis software.
  • Strong collaborative skills to work effectively within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to make independent decisions based on scientific judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement study protocols and comprehensive reports.
  • Conduct in vitro metabolism studies utilizing various cellular systems.
  • Manage cell culture, drug transport, and metabolic studies effectively.
  • Perform enzyme induction studies with human hepatocytes.
  • Isolate and quantify mRNA using advanced molecular techniques.
  • Simultaneously manage diverse lab projects and routine tasks.
  • Prepare data summaries and communicate findings while mentoring junior scientists.

Benefits

  • Excellent learning opportunities with mentoring from seasoned professionals.
  • Structured career growth pathways that align with personal aspirations.
  • Performance-linked bonuses and merit increases.
  • Comprehensive benefits including a Company-matched 401(k).
  • Attractive park-like working environment in Newark, Delaware.
  • Employee-focused internal committees for improved workplace experience.
Full Job Description
As a Research Scientist, you will be a key contributor in QPS' Distribution, Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department. As the Principal Investigator, incumbent will fill the role of Technical Leader, and be responsible for completing portions of/entire, projects, and providing quality and timely results, as well as collaborating and communicating with Clients, QPS management, and external resources.

The Job

  • Independently understand, recognize and initiate/prepare study protocols and reports.
  • Independently perform in vitro metabolism studies using S9, microsomes, cytosol and cDNA expressed enzymes.
  • Perform cell culture and maintain cell lines, prepare cells and conduct the metabolic as well as drug transport studies.
  • Conduct enzyme induction studies using fresh/cryopreserved human hepatocytes.
  • Isolate and purify mRNA, quantify mRNA by qRT-PCR and determine the enzyme induction status.
  • Simultaneously handle lab work as well as routine projects.
  • Prepare data summaries and data interpretation.
  • Evaluate significance of data and report findings.
  • Supervise, train and/or mentor junior scientists.
  • Prepare materials for presentations and publications.


Work Location

  • This job will be100% QPS-office/facility based


Requirements

  • The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline as follows:
    • Ph.D. degree
    • Master's degree with 6gt;= 6 years relevant experience
  • Understanding of experimental design and planning associated with assigned area, as well as data collection and analysis software.
  • Proven ability to successfully work in a team environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.


Why You Should Apply

  • Great learning opportunities, especially for those new to the field. Our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
  • Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations.
  • Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team and company performance.
  • Solid Benefits package, including Company-matched 401(k), and Company-sponsored Group Life/AD6amp;D and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Park-like setting in Newark, Delaware
  • Internal committees designed with the needs and enjoyment of QPS employees in mind.

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