Associate Principal Scientist - ADME

The Role: Associate Principal Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine in-vitro toxicology assays.
• Plan, perform, and report in vitro TOX studies for discovery and development stage compounds.
• Participate in experimental design; perform experiments; critically analyze, interpret, and report data to design next steps.
• Complete high-impact and high-throughput studies in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects to meet timelines.
• Establish new TOX assays and contribute to continuous improvement of current TOX assays.
• Guide junior scientists.
• Assist with data analysis and interpretation.
• Provide laboratory support (ordering, equipment calibration/validation) while adhering to the Quality System.
• Work with Project Managers to meet client requirements.
• Assist in running and maintaining robotic systems.
• Conduct quality review of peer data; assist in consolidating assay control and validation criteria.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a scientific relevant field with at least 3 years of related experience in contract research organizations, pharmaceutical industries, or academia.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted as a substitute.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Experienced in High Content Assay development; imaging-based and MEA-based assays.
• Experienced in drug discovery/development.
• Broad understanding of TOX; experience with cell-based or biochemical assays.
• Strong oral/written communication; Microsoft Word and Outlook proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
• Ability to manage time and work independently; team-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base pay range: $93,500–$115,000 (salaried exempt).
• Discretionary annual bonus; Medical, Dental, Vision; short-term and long-term disability; company-paid basic life insurance; 401k company match; flexible work; generous paid time off and paid holiday; wellness and transportation benefits.