Staff Scientist

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly discovery stage screening high throughput in vitro ADME assays, such as intrinsic clearance, protein and tissue binding, CYP450 inhibition, CYP450 reaction phenotyping, and whole blood stability.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Analyze, record, and archive data under appropriate supervision; prepare summary documents and report data as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience with biochemical assays, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, DMPK, and ADME.
• Hands-on experience with in vitro ADME assays.
• High-throughput screening and LC/MS/MS experience preferred.
• Ability to manage tasks independently while meeting timelines and quality expectations in a fast-paced work environment.
• Attention to detail, along with effective oral and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with up to three years of experience or a Master's degree with industry experience preferred.
• Trainability in LC-MS for candidates possessing other core skills and a good fit.

Work Environment

• This is a 100% on-site position at the Wilmington Insight facility, offering flexible daily hours, typically an 8-hour shift.
• The role requires cross-training on various assays, including P450 inhibition, whole blood stability, intrinsic clearance, and reaction phenotyping.
• The position is a minimum 12-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $80,000.00/hr.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

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• The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.