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RESEARCH SCIENTIST I, DRUG METABOLISM & PHARMACOKINETICS in Buffalo, NY

Curia provides global contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

The Research Scientist I, Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics is an integral part of the Curia team, contributing to our success by demonstrating aptitude in a wide range of in vitro biochemical assays, sample processing, bioanalysis and analytical tools. Another key role of the scientist is to perform operations which aid in maximizing the research productivity of the laboratory staff. Day to day functions include sample testing and data analysis, maintaining laboratories in good order, ordering and stocking supplies.

Join our talented workforce, where a commitment to excellence and a customer focused attitude is everything. We pursue excellence because our work has the power to improve patients’ lives with the pharmaceuticals we develop and manufacture.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• 401k program

• Pension (for union employees)

• Learning platform

  And more!

  In this role, you will:

• Conduct routine in vitro DMPK assays in an accurate and efficient manner, including incubations, sample processing, analysis, calculation of results, and reporting.

• Assist other scientists in performing in vitro DMPK and bioanalytical assays to support internal and external projects, and be able to work in a group environment.

• Prepare solvents, buffers, and stock solutions of compounds and substrates under the supervision of other scientists.

• Submit complete, documented, and legible reports of testing. Ensure that data is properly filed and accessible for review in accordance with appropriate SOP’s.

• Maintain the laboratory and laboratory instruments and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly manner. Responsible for washing, cleaning, drying, and putting away glassware in pre-assigned locations as directed by the scientific staff.

• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner. Maintain familiarity with the Chemical Hygiene Plan. Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices. Follow requirements regarding chemical and biological disposal. Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as all appropriate SOP’s.

• Organize work time so that multiple activities run concurrently. Use time efficiently to accomplish immediate task and perform other needed activities. Manage workload and time to perform multiple projects effectively, and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis.

  Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree with major in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical Science, Chemistry or equivalent relevant industrial experience

• HPLC or mass spectrometry experience is preferred

• Biochemistry or cell culture experience is preferred

• Exposure to a laboratory environment

• Chemical hazard training

• Computer training in the use of standard office software applications and databases

  Salary: $53,000/yr.

  Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

  We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

  All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.

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