Jr. Scientist

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We are seeking a highly motivated research associate to join the
Translational Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (tPKPD)
Department. This role is part of a multidisciplinary group that supports and
applies preclinical PKPD tools to determine the PK and metabolic fate of
candidate therapeutics. The successful candidate will bridge the gap
between PKPD study support and data informatics, contributing to
nonclinical study execution, database management, and the development
of analytical workflows.
This role is unique in its dual focus: performing traditional nonclinical PKPD
study execution while actively driving the department's transition toward
automated data workflows and advanced informatics. The successful
candidate will help "sunset" manual processes in favor of programmatic
solutions

Duties & Responsibilities
Study Management: Contribute to outsourcing PK study design,
monitoring, and execution.
Laboratory Support: Perform lab-related activities including dose
material preparation and possible sample/tissue preparation (note - this
is a very minor component of the role)
Data Analysis & Informatics: Conduct PK data analysis and
maintain/update departmental databases.
Coding & Reporting: Utilize coding techniques to streamline data entry,
perform statistical analysis, and generate study reports.
Communication: Actively participate in department interactions and
deliver department presentations regarding study findings.

Skills required:

Education: A BS or MS degree in Biological and/or data science or
similar.
Experience: 1 2 years of hands-on preclinical R&D experience
preferred, preferably within a biotech or pharmaceutical setting.
Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of animal physiology and
cell culture. Familiarity with bioanalytical techniques such as ELISA,
FACS, and LCMS.
Data & Coding: Strong proficiency in data analysis and the ability to
apply coding techniques to manage large datasets is preferred.
Experience with database entry and management. The primary skills for ramping up fastest include R scripting, Python, and familiarity with Spotfire, which is used for dashboards and graphing.
Soft Skills: Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an
independent thinker. Excellent oral and written communication skills
and demonstrated effectiveness in a team setting are required.