Contractor, DMPK - Metabolism & Bioanalysis Specialist

PTC Therapeutics, Inc; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Therapeutics, Inc, a global biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Contractor for Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) to plan and perform metabolism/bioanalysis assays in discovery and early development.

The position supports cross-functional project teams, adheres to SOPs, and contributes to regulatory compliance. It requires a Master’s or higher in related fields and 2–4+ years of experience in pharma/biotech environments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with required experience in pharma/biotech environments.
• Demonstrated experience in in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies (metabolic stability, CYP inhibition/induction).
• Experience operating LC-MS instruments and troubleshooting LC-MS workflows.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and executes scientific research and experiments as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Performs established in vitro and in vivo metabolism/bioanalysis assays.
• Develops new DMPK assays and improves existing ones.
• Documents results, maintains lab records, and prepares study reports.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory guidelines, and SOPs.
• Supports general lab needs including equipment maintenance and capital purchases.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Biology / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacology or related field

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

LC-MS instruments

Automated liquid handlers

Liquid handling robots

Microsoft Office

Job description

PTC Therapeutics, Inc, a global biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Contractor for Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) to plan and perform metabolism/bioanalysis assays in discovery and early development.

The position supports cross-functional project teams, adheres to SOPs, and contributes to regulatory compliance. It requires a Master’s or higher in related fields and 2–4+ years of experience in pharma/biotech environments.