Job Role- Research Associate II
Employment Type-1-year contract
Pay rate-$40-45/hr
Location-Waltham,MA
Description:
Responsibilities:
• Perform in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism studies for discovery projects in various Sanofi R&D portfolios
• Prepare routine in vitro samples for metabolism identification studies including but not limit to incubation with hepatocytes, liver microsomes or other biological matrices
• Operate and maintain LC/MS systems
• Aid in performing routine tissue exposure and binding studies for LC-MS analysis
• Assist metabolism group in maintaining documentation, safety inspection, and instrument logbooks.
• Maintain general lab reagents and supplies inventory
Basic Qualifications:
• BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical science discipline with experience in conducting drug metabolism studies using hepatocytes and liver microsomes
• Strong technical skills in handling hepatocytes, cells, and other biological matrices
• Experience in operating and maintaining LC and Thermo Scientific Orbitrap or AB Sciex triple-quadruple mass spectrometers
• Prior experience in Analyst® software for quantitative analysis and automation using Tecan liquid handling system for drug metabolism assays is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
• Attention to details
• Critical analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to the assigned tasks and striving for on-time delivery
• Desire to work within a team in a highly dynamic environment
• Perform in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism studies for discovery projects in various Sanofi R&D portfolios
• Prepare routine in vitro samples for metabolism identification studies including but not limit to incubation with hepatocytes, liver microsomes or other biological matrices
• Operate and maintain LC/MS systems
• Aid in performing routine tissue exposure and binding studies for LC-MS analysis
• Assist metabolism group in maintaining documentation, safety inspection, and instrument logbooks.
• Maintain general lab reagents and supplies inventory
Basic Qualifications:
• BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or pharmaceutical science discipline with experience in conducting drug metabolism studies using hepatocytes and liver microsomes
• Strong technical skills in handling hepatocytes, cells, and other biological matrices
• Experience in operating and maintaining LC and Thermo Scientific Orbitrap or AB Sciex triple-quadruple mass spectrometers
• Prior experience in Analyst® software for quantitative analysis and automation using Tecan liquid handling system for drug metabolism assays is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
• Attention to details
• Critical analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to the assigned tasks and striving for on-time delivery
• Desire to work within a team in a highly dynamic environment