Unilabs, a leading provider of pharmaceutical and diagnostic services, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will receive cross-department training and help in the delivery of studies in support of human or animal health drug discovery and development.
Qualifications
* BSc/MSc in Life Sciences, related field;
* Previous industrial experience is not essential, such that the role is ideal for a new or recent graduate;
* Broad understanding of ADMET studies and their significance to drug discovery and drug development programs;
* Attention to detail;
* Exceptional communication skills;
* Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams;
* Fluent in English;
* Proactive with a positive attitude;
* Self-motivated;
* Result-driven;
* A desire for continued learning and continuous improvement;
* Confident and articulate;
* Excellent interpersonal skills;
* Well presented;
* Responsible, reliable and accountable.
Key Responsibilities
Support of Drug-Discovery and Development:
* Show a basic understanding of relevant principles, concepts and practices related to DMPK science;
* Interpret and follow detailed protocols/experimental directions to generate expected results with guidance from more senior team members;
* Show good time-management and daily planning for allocated activities;
* Demonstrate an understanding of relevant data processing;
* Specific tasks may include:
o Preparation of analytical standards and samples for LS-MS analysis;
o Receipting of analytical standards and samples in an appropriate LIMS system;
o Sample preparation, including protein precipitation and other extraction techniques;
o LC-MS bioanalysis, including preparation of calibration curves and method development;
o In vitro experimentation, including the preparation of biological matrices and metabolising systems;
o Manual incubations and automation for high-throughput screening;
o Metabolite characterisation using high resolution MS and enzymology investigations.
Scientific Development:
* To work towards developing a detailed understanding of relevant principles, concepts and practices related to bioanalysis and DMPK science;
* To keep abreast of new scientific developments related to DMPK science;
* Undertake appropriate scientist training and attend appropriate scientific conferences.
Quality System and Health and Safety:
* To be cognisant with the Quality System and specific quality requirements from individual Sponsors;
* Keep careful and timely records of work;
* To liaise with and assist management in the safe operation of the laboratory;
* Contribute to general laboratory procedures, including receipting of compounds and samples, laboratory organisation and instrument maintenance.
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