US-CA-South San Francisco: Research Associate in biotech

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Date: 03-Feb-2009

Research Associate - Analytical Development

Description Responsibilities: We seek outstanding candidates to join Analytical Development efforts in Small Molecule Pharmaceutical Sciences. Responsibilities include characterization of small molecule candidates, method development and qualification, and supporting process scale-up and formulation development. The successful candidate will develop chiral and achiral HPLC methods, conduct assays, document studies in notebooks, summarize and interpret the data, troubleshoot instrument and method problems, present findings at team meetings and contribute to IND/NDA filings. The successful candidate will accomplish our mission through innovation and teamwork, creative problem-solving, and use of state-of-the-art technology including HPLC, ultra-high-pressure LC, Prep LC, HSGC, MS (SQ, IT, TOF, LTQ-OrbiTrap), IC, KF, DSC/TGA, FTIR, UV, dissolution as well as myriad automation instruments.

Requirements: BS/MS in a relevant scientific discipline (analytical chemistry preferred) and a minimum of 2 - 6 years experience in pharmaceutical industry. Candidates must have good theoretical knowledge of analytical chemistry, hands on practical experience on chromatography (HPLC, GC, data handling) and other analytical techniques (MS). Knowledge of current FDA regulations/guidance and strong background in organic chemistry, pharmaceutics or drug discovery are desirable. Candidates should have good problem solving, written and oral communication skills. Outstanding candidates with less relevant industrial experience will be considered as Research Assistants.

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