Associate Principal Scientist

What You’ll Do:

Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays

Responsible for planning, performing and reporting in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.

Actively participate in experimental design, perform experiments as well as critically analyze, interpret and report the data to design next steps.

Ability to perform high-impact as well as high throughput studies to completion in a fast paced environment, while managing multiple projects to meet the timelines

Provides scientific knowledge and responsible in establishing new TOX assays as well as contribute to the continuous improvement of the current TOX assays

Guide junior scientists within the department

Assist in data analysis and interpretation

Laboratory support including ordering, equipment calibration and validation Working to a high standard and adhering to our Quality System

Work closely with the Project Managers to ensure the requirements of our clients are met

Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems to support processes.

Perform Quality Review of peer data and assist in consolidating assay control and validation criteria

Work closely with the Project Managers to ensure the requirements of our clients are met

Who You Are:

PhD in a scientific relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical industries or academia.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Experienced in High Content Assay development

Experienced in Imaging based and MEA based assays

Experienced in drug discovery/development

Broad understanding of TOX

Experienced in cell based or biochemical assays.

Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.

Ability to manage time and works independently.