Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. Eastridge is hiring an Associate Scientist for  a global pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device company. New grads with Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry degrees are encouraged to apply. The Associate Scientist is responsible to conduct and/or provide support for various types of in vitro ADME assays in support of discovery and development programs in the DMPK department.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Under limited supervision, individually performs routine laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Receives specific instructions on assigned task and expected results.
• Delivers accurate results on assigned tasks within the expected timeframe.
• Understands the study and method, troubleshoots unexpected results.
• Maintains research notebooks in a well-organized manner. All necessary documentation is recorded.
• Performs routine calculations; tabulates, and records results.
• Prepares various types of solutions used in the laboratory.
• Prepares accurate routine data summary with minimal supervision.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains safe workplace without supervision.
• Learns and enhances technical knowledge of pharmaceutical areas, DMPK, ADME, In Life, Metabolism, and Bioanalysis.
• Is proficient in sample preparation, sample processing and sample analysis.
• Follows company’s safety policies, practices and procedures in order to maintain a safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related physical science with 0 - 3 years related experience or Associate’s degree and >6 years related experience or equivalent education, or equivalent work experience
• Any similar combination of education and experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Has a basic understanding of scientific discipline
• Ability to perform preliminary lab work with supervision after training
• Ability to follow instructions to perform required procedures
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within drug discovery and development R&D laboratory settings
• Well organized, detail oriented, and adaptable to changes
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: knowledge of internet research, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Good time management skill in order to perform of multiple projects within deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Follow and adhere to nonGLP guidelines/SOPs consistent with WuXi AppTec requirement

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office environment with minimal noise conditions.
• Must be able to work in Lab setting with exposure to Animals/biohazards / Chemicals 
• Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility  
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE
• Must be able to work in environment with variable noise levels
• Ability to stand /Sit/walk for long periods of time 
• Ability to Lift 10 lbs. routinely
• Ability to crouch, bend, twist, and reach
• Ability to push/pull 10 lbs. routinely/ often / occasionally
• Clarity of Vision
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions
• Ability to climb Ladders / Stairs / Scaffolding
• Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing 
• Inside/outside working conditions

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/2023-Benefits to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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