10-07-06

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Senior Scientist
(Analytical Chemistry 15100BR)

The successful candidate will be part of an integrated team with responsibility for various stages of LC-MS/MS assay development and application in the quantitation of drug and metabolite concentrations in body fluids and tissue samples that will support clinical and nonclinical pharmacokinetics studies. The position requires an individual to be capable of using multiple instrument software programs in the semi-automated preparation and analysis of samples, a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for the calibration and quantitation of raw data, and standard word processing and spreadsheet applications in the finalization and reporting of final results. Most of these activities will be performed in compliance with GLP regulations. Routine operation, calibration, maintenance and minor repair of laboratory instrumentation will be required.

Bachelor's Degree in analytical chemistry or a related discipline plus at least 8 years (or M.S. and 6 years) of relevant experience in quantitative analytical techniques involving the extraction and analysis of biological samples using LC-MS/MS. Experience in a GLP laboratory environment, proficiency with personal computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, as well as good oral and written communication skills are desirable.

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10-10-06

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Leading the way to a healthier world.

Sr. Research Scientist II

At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.

Reference Code:OIMB-L923516

Job Category: Research and Development

Job Description:At Wyeth, we discover, develop, manufacture and market innovative medicines that are leading the way to a healthier world. In a career at Wyeth, you will be an important part of a leading research and manufacturing organization. We currently have an opening in our Chemical & Screening Sciences Department for a Sr. Research Scientist II, at our Pearl River, NY facility (located on the Rockland County, NY/Bergen County, NJ border, Zip Code: 10965).

This position supervises the Caco-2 and Physicochemical Profiling group of Pharmaceutical Profiling, Chemical Technologies, Chemical and Screening Sciences, Pearl River. The Sr. Research Scientist II, supervises 2 non-Ph.D. scientists and also performs full-time bench laboratory work using the Caco-2 in vitro permeability method, cell culture, LC/MS/MS, lab automation, data interpretation, timely completion and data reporting, interactive collaboration with medicinal chemists, and independent research. Requires quality scientific performance both in applied and exploratory aspects of drug discovery research. Conducts several experiments, some moderately complex, in parallel. Performs calculations and draws final conclusions regarding progress and results of work. Exhibits documented professional maturity to direct laboratory associates. Capable of training scientific staff in laboratory techniques in order that staff can function independently. May mentor Ph.D. level scientists and/or supervise their activities in well-defined, project-specific assignments. Publishes scientific articles and presents at external conferences.

Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years experience, which may include postdoctoral experience, beyond the Ph.D. or a MS with a minimum of 10-12 years of experience or a BS with a minimum of 12-14 years of experience. Only internal candidates with a BS or MS degree will be considered for this position. Caco-2 assay - at least 2 years beyond academia, experience in the ADMET field, broad knowledge of solubility, permeability, metabolism, robotics and LC/MS/MS - at least 2 years beyond academia, and experience in supervision.

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs including stock
options, child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire,
educational assistance and professional development programs. Please
forward your resume with salary requirements and job reference code to the
address below.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.wyeth.com

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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09-30-06

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Senior Product Application Specialist
Location: Framingham, Mass
Category: training

For over 25 years, Applied Biosystems has demonstrated its position as a technology leader and driving force in the changing dynamics of the life science marketplace. Applied Biosystems helps life scientists understand and use the power of biology to pursue new scientific discoveries and methods for diagnosing and treating disease.

As the leading supplier of life science technology and related applications, we are helping life scientists understand and use the power of biology to pursue new scientific discoveries and methods for diagnosing and treating disease. If you're interested in a challenging career in one of the fastest moving fields today, you've come to the right place.

The Senior Product Applications Specialist is responsible for providing technical support for a wide variety of Applied Biosystems applications and products. The primary focus of this position is to engage in pre-sales activities with potential customers and provide support to other internal customer support functions. Responsibilities include: 1) developing and delivering training materials, processes, and certification programs for customer support specialists and external customers; 2) supporting pre-sales efforts by conducting demos of Applied Biosystems products and providing technical information to potential customers; 3) coordinating the development of technical training materials and processes used by the Customer Support Organization when training customers; 4) coordinating with the appropriate Product Group, the Internal Training Department, and Sales organizations; 5) maintaining technical information and training materials; and 6) working with Application Specialists to assist with application development and product demonstrations when necessary. Strong technical and significant laboratory and/or scientific background will be required, in addition to solid writing skills to write reports, training, and procedural materials. Solid organization skills and ability to set priorities and manage time effectively will be essential, in conjunction with effective communication skills to clearly articulate technical and product information to both internal and external customers. Strong presentation and troubleshooting skills are also important.

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. For more information on Applied Biosystems, go to http://www.appliedbiosystems.com. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

09-09-06

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Division: Pharmaceutical Research Institute
Department: PCO-Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics
Location: Princeton, NJ
Job Function: Research
Job Title: Research Scientist (Requisition Job Code 16507)

Job Responsibilities:
The candidate will be expected to perform and report pharmacokinetic and metabolism studies of potential drug candidates using multiple in vitro and in vivo systems. This will include the development and implementation of appropriate analytical methods (such as LC/MS/MS) to quantitate drug and metabolite levels in biological matrices. The candidate is also expected to devise and implement in vitro methods to screen compounds for metabolic/pharmacokinetic characteristics, and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support ADME characterization of drug candidates during discovery and development.

Job Requirements/Education:
A BS or MS degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related discipline along with a minimum of three years of relevant experience is required. Hands on experience with LC/MS/MS and understanding of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic principles are essential. Experience in analytical method development and automation for quantitation of drug and metabolite levels in biological matrices, as well as familiarity with in vitro drug metabolism studies, are preferred. Good written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Good computer skills, including word-processing, graphics, and spreadsheet programs are expected.

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Position Announcement:
Senior Director of Medicinal & Analytical Chemistry
Rockville, Maryland (Washington, DC)

Company Overview
The New York stock exchange listed company is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic candidates primarily for the treatment of cancer and inflammation. Its strong discovery pipeline contains a balanced portfolio of clinical product candidates and promising preclinical compounds that work primarily through multiple mechanisms-of-action. The company is well funded for continued growth and may seek strategic alliances, licensing relationships and co-development partnerships with other companies to develop compounds for both oncology and non-oncology therapeutic areas.

Description of Principal Duties and Accountabilities
The Senior Director of Medicinal and Analytical Chemistry will
• Direct the activities of the chemistry group in research, evaluation and/or development of the organization’s products, projects and processes
• Prioritize tasks to meet the goals of the projects while balancing the available resources, including internal resources and outsourcing capabilities
• Maintain the departmental budget
• Participate in decisions that affect the company’s direction, success and profitability
• Help establish company policy
• Write and review manuscripts for publication
• Evaluate and monitor team members’ performance

Qualifications
• PhD in Chemistry with 12 years of related scientific experience or equivalent
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Strong leadership, team building and management skills
• Excellent communications skills, including scientific documentation, demonstrated by multiple publications
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong business acumen, with ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize projects to meet target objectives in a fast-paced environment
Personal Characteristics:
• Capable of establishing immediate credibility with operating units, the department and outside alliances
• Able to demonstrate a positive, results-oriented style by listening, motivating, influencing and monitoring the work being done
• Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness, and ability to work hard and well under pressure
• Be a very high achiever and also demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit while possessing a highly professional demeanor
• Exhibit thought leadership, be highly analytical and intellectually aggressive
• Use a clear, direct, no jargon communication approach
• Be passionate and impatient but down-to-earth
• Able to work iteratively and quickly turn hypotheses into actionable plans and execute them
• Able to build consensus and achieve goals through influence
• Have a demonstrated desire and track record of achieving excellence

06-14-06

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Senior Application Scientist
&
Associate Scientist


Tired of waiting to see the fruits of your efforts?
Can you roll with the punches?
Think you're smart?

Nanostream is looking for energetic professionals to join a team of biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers working together to accelerate industry-wide adoption of our micro parallel liquid chromatography products. We seek team players who can wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment to support the rapid growth of our customer base in drug discovery and development.

Job Summary - Senior Applications Scientist
(Openings in Pasadena, CA and Princeton, NJ)

The Senior Application Scientist will work closely with sales representatives, applications scientists and R&D to identify applications relevant to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets. The initial focus will be on a high throughput separations device.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Senior Application Scientist is responsible for:
• Working with scientists internally to provide novel, workable solutions to a wide range of technical and customer challenges
• Contributing to application notes, technical notes and other documentation to assist in sales and support of Nanostream products
• This position may require up to 50% travel.

Skills & Abilities
This individual must have the following knowledge and qualifications:
• Experienced in analytical techniques, specifically chromatographic separations, (HPLC, LC-MS) commonly used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in high performance chromatographic separation applications
• The ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requirements to develop appropriate methods and/or applications
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and priorities
• This individual must have the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment to produce commercially viable products.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
MS in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related field

Professional Experience
4-6 years of experience in applications development

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical coverage, stock options and retirement savings. Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to have an impact on the revolution of an industry.

Job Summary - Associate Scientist

The Associate Scientist will work closely with sales representatives, application scientists and R&D to identify applications relevant to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical markets. The initial focus will be on a high throughput separations device.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Associate Scientist is responsible for:
• Working with scientists internally to provide novel, workable solutions to a wide range of technical and customer challenges
• Contributing to application notes, technical notes and other documentation to assist in sales and support of Nanostream products

Skills & Abilities
This individual must have the following knowledge and qualifications:
• Experienced in analytical techniques, specifically chromatographic separations, (HPLC, LC-MS) commonly used in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in high performance chromatographic separation applications
• The ability to evaluate and interpret end user information requirements to develop appropriate methods and/or applications
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and priorities
• This individual must have the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment to produce commercially viable products.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
BS in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or related field.

Professional Experience
2–5 years of experience with analytical instrumentation.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical coverage, stock options and retirement savings. Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to have an impact on the revolution of an industry.

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(specify position of interest)

06-07-06

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Alta Analytical Laboratory, Inc
El Dorado Hills, CA

Three Postions Open

1) PROJECT MANAGER
2) SENIOR SCIENTIST –
METHODS DEVELOPMENT
3) SENIOR SCIENTIST –
BIOANALYTICAL METHOD VALIDATION

PROJECT MANAGER

Alta Analytical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage the conduct of bioanalytical LC/MS/MS pharmacokinetic studies in accordance with GLP and FDA regulations and guidelines. Assume overall responsibility for the conduct of study sample analysis to include resource planning, data approval, stability, scientific review and reporting. Must have thorough working knowledge of regulatory guidelines and have previous experience writing and submitting final reports suitable for submission to the FDA. Must have excellent communication skills and work directly with clients. Previous experience with word processing, database and LIMS systems is required. You will be expected to represent Alta during FDA and client audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or equivalent and at least 5 years of CRO or industry experience as Principal Investigator or related position.
This key position is directly related to Alta’s continued success and reputation as one of the leading bioanalytical LC/MS/MS contract laboratories in the industry. We are located in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The area offers an attractive northern California lifestyle that is affordable and family oriented. We offer a challenging and excellent work environment that encourages self-motivation and offers opportunities for career advancement. DOE/EOE.

SENIOR SCIENTIST – METHODS DEVELOPMENT

Alta Analytical Laboratory is seeking experienced bioanalytical scientists to develop quantitative methods using LC/MS/MS. The ideal candidate will have a B.S./M.S. or Ph.D. but more importantly, will have at least 5 years of demonstrated sample prep and instrument experience developing modern and rugged assays suitable for GLP analysis in a pharmaceutical or CRO laboratory. You will be required to work independently at the bench and instruments with minimal supervision. You will enjoy directing, advising and mentoring laboratory staff under your supervision. You will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Alta’s clients on a regular basis to discuss project objectives, status, and any technical issues that might have a bearing on the overall conduct of the study. Participation at conferences and industry meetings will be encouraged.
This key position is directly related to Alta’s continued success and reputation as one of the leading bioanalytical LC/MS/MS contract laboratories in the industry. We are located in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The area offers an attractive northern California lifestyle that is affordable and family oriented. We offer a challenging and excellent work environment that encourages self-motivation and offers opportunities for career advancement. DOE/EOE.

SENIOR SCIENTIST – BIOANALYTICAL METHOD VALIDATION

Alta Analytical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Bioanalytical Scientist to manage the conduct of LC/MS/MS method validations in accordance with GLP and FDA regulations and guidelines. Assume overall responsibility for the technical conduct of bioanalytical validations to include resource planning, data approval, stability, critical scientific review and reporting. Must have thorough working knowledge of GLP and FDA validation and reporting guidelines. Must have excellent communication skills and work directly with clients. Directly involved in the preparation and presentation of data during FDA and client audits. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in related field and at least 5 years of CRO or industry experience as Principal Investigator or related position. Participation at conferences and industry meetings will be encouraged.
This key position is directly related to Alta’s continued success and reputation as one of the leading bioanalytical LC/MS/MS contract laboratories in the industry. We are located in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The area offers an attractive northern California lifestyle that is affordable and family oriented. We offer a challenging and excellent work environment that encourages self-motivation and offers opportunities for career advancement. DOE/EOE.

Interested candidates should send resumes by
email:

mail:
HR-Box #18
1104 Windfield Way
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
or FAX:
HR-Box #0, 916-673-0106

http:/www.altalcms.com