Research Associate-Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Tennessee · Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Market Range: 11
Hiring Salary: $4,600.33 - $5,250.00/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position contributes to the small molecule drug development efforts and is focused on supporting pre-clinical drug development in animal models with specific focus on pharmacokinetic assessments, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation, application of pharmacometrics techniques and bioanalytical analysis using liquid-chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Assists with mentoring graduate assistants, junior fellows, and research assistants in proper laboratory procedure and techniques.
- Works independently and collaboratively with research lab members to oversee and perform research work and provide scientific expertise/input on experimental planning for assigned projects.
- Plans, executes, documents, and analyzes in vitro and in vivo studies in pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism.
- Performs pharmacokinetic analyses and modeling using PK software, including Phoenix WinNonlin, NONMEM, and R.
- Develops and validates LC-MS/MS assays and analyzes biological samples.
- Assists in managing day-to-day lab activities for the assigned lab space.
- Performs basic material and lab equipment management functions, including ordering and stocking supplies.
- Assists in mentoring and training graduate students and junior postdocs in pharmacokinetic and bioanalytical techniques.
- Assists in gaining approval and adhering to compliance requirements for all performed experimentation.
- Presents research data at scientific meetings and conferences.
- Creates and updates thorough documentation of research activities and results, as well as lab-related safety policies; updates them as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field of study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in pharmacokinetic research and LC-MS based analysis of small molecule drugs and metabolites in biological fluids, preferably related to anti-infective drug development with at least three (3) years as a Postdoctoral Scholar. Experience in maintaining and organizing lab space. (Minimum of five years of experience in animal-based pharmacology research preferred).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently in planning, development, standardization, validation, and documentation of LC-MS/MS based assays including sample preparation for quantitation of drugs in biological samples.
- Demonstrated knowledge in handling and utilizing pharmacokinetic animal models.
- Knowledge and proficiency in population pharmacokinetic analyses techniques.
- Ability to communicate efficiently with colleagues from other disciplines and work as a highly motivated self-starter that is creative, result- and milestone-oriented.
- Ability to display high competency and experience in pharmacokinetic data analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English are required.
- Knowledge and proficiency in clinical pharmacology and clinical research would be an advantage.