Research Assistant/Research Associate

Frontage Laboratories, Inc.; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Frontage Laboratories Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a DMPK support scientist to design experiments, collect data, and report results to clients.

Responsibilities include LC-MS/MS data collection, data analysis with GraphPad Prism and Excel, maintaining notebooks, and collaborating with the DMPK team to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or related field required.
• 0–4 years of related experience in biotech/pharma/preclinical CRO.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS, HPLC or bioanalytical studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support experiment design, data collection, analysis, and reporting in DMPK.
• Develop compound methods and collect data using LC-MS/MS and other instrumentations.
• Analyze data with software (Sciex Analyst, DiscoveryQuant, GraphPad Prism, MS Excel).
• Prepare reports and communicate results to clients and collaborators.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and assist with lab housekeeping.
• Collaborate with the DMPK team and other groups to complete projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in biology or chemistry

Tools

LC-MS/MS

HPLC

Spectrophotometry

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Hayward, CA, US

Salary Range: $62,400.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Location: Hayward, CA

Reports To: Group Leader

Status: Full- Time

Company

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary

This position will support experiment design, data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and data reporting within the DMPK department. This includes gathering data on pre-clinical compound parameters using a variety of techniques, organizing and processing the data using statistical and analytical methods to reach meaningful conclusions, and reporting observations to clients and other decision-makers.

• Report to the senior team leader.
• Work and collaborate daily with a group of scientist and associates within the DMPK department.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook.
• Develop compound methods and collect data using LC-MS/MS and other instrumentations (HPLC, spectrophotometry, etc.)
• Conduct day-to-day testing of compounds in biological matrices and/or other solvent systems in a team-oriented environment.
• Analyze and interpret data using different software programs (Sciex Analyst, DiscoveryQuant, GraphPad prism, MS Excel, etc.)
• Prepare reports and communicate with collaborators and clients.
• Multitask, recognize problems, provide input to solutions, draft reports, and communicate results proficiently with clients and in lab meetings.
• Contribute to basic lab maintenance such as preparing buffers, cleaning, ordering, stocking, and follow-up.
• Communicate and work closely with other groups to finish collaboration projects in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Skills Required

• BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or related area.
• 0-4 years of related experience in the biotech, pharma or preclinical CRO industry. Working experience with LC-MS/MS, HPLC, bioanalytical studies preferred.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex situations that require a logical, analytical and methodical approach.
• Self-motivated to multitask, initiate projects, and work both independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines
• Excellent organization and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and focused on the importance of quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hands-on exposure to general biotech laboratory equipment. A preferred candidate will have a good understanding and knowledge of laboratory tools, techniques, methods, and underlying principles
• Good understanding of quantitative analysis, biological sample (plasma, whole blood, tissues, etc) processing technics is a plus.

Significant Safety or Working Considerations

• May work with potentially infectious samples of human and/or animal origin (i.e. blood, tissues, etc.).

Salary and Benefits

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance etc

Salary Range: $62,400 to $80,000

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.