Research Associate-ADME

Job Description
Company: Frontage Labs., Inc.

Division/Department: QDI

Reports to: VP, ADME

Full-time

Location: Hayward, CA



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Job Summary

Quintara Discovery (QDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Frontage Laboratories in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a dynamic and growing biopharma CRO with a proven track record of working with leading biopharmaceutical companies, emerging start-up companies, universities and leading research institutes.

We are looking for a highly-motivated Research Associate to develop and conduct biochemical and cellular assays to evaluate potential therapeutics. Experience in cell line development, ELISA, PBMC biomarker, cell culture, cellular assays, gene expression is desirable. Prior experience in ADME assays including metabolite stability, drug transporter, CYP450, PPB and measurements of physicochemical properties is preferred. The candidate needs to be proficient in assay design, trouble-shooting, data analysis and working with 96-w & 384-w plate-based assays. The candidate needs to have a good understanding of drug discovery processes and experience in a discovery project is preferred. This position requires working with an interdisciplinary team of DMPK scientists, analytical chemists and pharmacologists.

1. Knowledge with LC/MS/MS is a plus.
2. Ability to design, execute, analyze and interpret experiments with minimal direct supervision.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. Ability to multi-task and follow through any given tasks.
6. Positive and collaborative disposition with the ability to work cooperatively within a team
7. Perform cell biology and molecular biology studies to support early drug discovery projects

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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• Whether the reason the job exists is to perform that function and whether removing the function would fundamentally change the job;
• Whether serious consequences would arise if someone in this job is not required to perform a particular function/s;

• The number of employees available to perform the function or among whom the function can be distributed; and,
• The degree of expertise or skill required to perform the function.

% of Time

Duties & Responsibilities

50%

Perform experiments according to study protocols

25%

Analyze experimental data

10%

Ability to troubleshoot and solve basic technical and instrumental issues

10%

Writing up protocols and reports under supervision

5%

Perform project communication with client, study director, and project management team under supervision

100%


Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications

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as well as any required certification, licensure or registration. KSAs may include language requirements, required computer ability, communications skills, etc.



Educational/Training Requirement:

BS/MS in biology, biochemistry and other related fields

Experience:

3+ years industrial experience in related scientific fields

Licenses/Certifications (if applicable):

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Supervisory Responsibility

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Travel Requirements

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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.



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