Scientist, Pharmacology

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Job Description Position Description: The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) organization at our company's Research Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist to join the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group in South San Francisco (SSF). The Scientist will provide laboratory support for the multi-disciplinary drug discovery effort in SSF, with a focus on supporting preclinical development of therapeutics of various modalities through integrated understanding of drug disposition and pharmacology. The scientist will work within teams of highly collaborative scientists to contribute to characterization of novel drug candidates in a range of therapeutic areas . The scientist will be responsible for planning and conducting in vitro/ex vivo studies to the DMPK properties of biologics, conjugates and other modalities. The ideal candidate will work with the team and interpret data, integrate, and clearly present results to help the team inform pipeline decisions. The candidate will also contribute to scientific initiatives for further understanding of ADME and discovery bioanalytical science. The successful candidate should have knowledge and hands-on experience with biologics bioanalytical, cell-based assays and handling biomatrices. The scientist must be highly motivated, able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and have excellent scientific, interpersonal, and communication skills. Position Qualifications: Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor (3+ years relevant exp) or MSc in analytical science, biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemical engineering, biophysics, or a related discipline. Required Experience and Skills: Demonstrated experience with mammalian cell culture and performing cell-based assays. Demonstrated experience in biologics bioanalytical experimentation, such as ligand binding assays, FACS, etc. Preferred Experience and Skills: Previous experience in a research environment or/and in drug discovery and development. Demonstrated experience with protein characterization using biochemical or biophysical techniques. Previous experience developing or performing assays with automated system. General knowledge of PK, ADME and/or drug discovery concepts is a plus not a must. Demonstrated creativity and innovation via a publication/presentation record. Proficient in using data analysis software, such as Graphpad, Excel, etc. Experience in using electronic notebooks is desirable. Required Skills: Animal Experiments, Animal Experiments, Assay Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Biophysics, Cell-Based Assays, Cell Cultures, Clinical Judgment, Compound Screening, Cytopathology, Data Analysis Tools, Detail-Oriented, Drug Metabolism, Experimentation, Exploratory Research, Immunoassays, In Vivo Models, Laboratory Techniques, Mammalian Cell, Mammalian Cell Culture, Mechanism of Action Studies, Pharmacokinetics, Preclinical Drug Discovery, Professional Research {+ 1 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $89,000.00 - $140,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements,

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