Received by BAMS on June 23, 2008:
Scientist II (1210-268)
CVT seeks to hire a Scientist II. This position is primarily
lab-based. The successful candidate will have the
responsibility for discovery bioanalytical method development utilizing
a
variety of LC-MS/MS instruments while also supervising/mentoring other
scientists. This position will be also responsible for the maintenance
and
trouble shooting of LC-MS/MS and laboratory automation instrumentation
(such as
Tomtec Quadra 96). The successful candidate will be expected to develop
advanced
manual and automatic biological sample preparation techniques using
laboratory
automation equipment and data management software.
Candidate is expected to supervise junior scientists. Recommend
purchases of lab supplies and
equipments.
Qualifications:BS/MS/PhD in
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences
or related field and 5+ years of experience in quantitative and
qualitative
bioanalytical analysis of small molecule pharmaceuticals.
Experience in developing quantitative and
qualitative bioanalytical method utilizing a variety of LC-MS/MS
instruments
(Micromass LC-Quatro, Micromass-Micro, API-3000 and API-5000) while
also
supervising/mentoring other scientists. Hands-on experience in
maintaining and
trouble shooting LC-MS/MS and laboratory automation instrumentation
(such as
Tomtec Quadra 96) is strongly desirable. Background in efficient manual
and
automatic biological sample preparation techniques, familiarity with
laboratory
automation equipment and data management software are preferred. Strong
teamwork
abilities and excellent oral/written communication skills are required.
Experience in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics is essential.
Experience in performing bioanalysis under
GLP guidelines is a plus. Knowledge in
one or more following areas is desirable: metabolite identification,
LightSight, MarkerView Softwares and 96-well high throughput
bioanalysis. Good verbal and written communication skills,
work ethic, high energy, initiative, good organizational and
multitasking
skills.
CV Therapeutics, Inc.,
headquartered in
Palo Alto, CA, is a Biopharmaceutical company focused on applying
molecular cardiology to the discovery, development and
commercialization of
novel, small molecule drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular
diseases, the
leading cause of death in the United States.
CVT offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package,
including stock options and an employee stock purchase plan. To apply
for this
position, please go to
https://www.cvt.apply2jobs.com
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Received by BAMS on June 17, 2008:
Field
Application Scientist
My client is a bioinstrumentation company with a cutting edge
technology that greatly streamlines existing processes in proteomics
research.
They are in product launch mode which has created a great opportunity
for a
scientist who likes variety & thrives in a high energy
environment. If
you are a scientist who is looking for a way out of the lab or an FAS
who is
looking for a new challenge, this position offers the opportunity to
interface
with your peers who are implementing the latest technologies into their
proteomics research environment. You
will work with customers, assist the sales force, advise marketing
&
product development & lead the way for market expansion. Previous
FAS
experience is not necessary for someone with the right personality
&
aptitude.
Requirements:
* PhD in
Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
* 3
years post degree lab experience, preferably in an industry setting
*
Understanding of sample preparation methods, technologies &
challenges for
mass spectrometry protein analysis
*
Understanding of a wide variety of mass spec equipment
Please send a brief description of your relevant skills & your
resume to
Maureen@thekerbergroup.com
& Maureen Kerber will contact you shortly.
Senior Marketing
Manager
My client is a bioinstrumentation company with a cutting edge
technology that greatly streamlines existing processes in proteomics
research.
They are in product launch mode which has created a great opportunity
for a
marketing professional with a technical background who likes variety
&
thrives in a high energy environment. A
creative individual with knowledge of the life sciences research market
will
develop & implement all aspects of a marketing strategy. The
position
offers endless opportunities to implement your best ideas in an
environment that recognizes & rewards individual achievement. You
will get
to touch many aspects of product marketing including advertising,
public
relations & e-commerce to broaden your skills & experience.
Requirements:
* Degree
in a Life Science or Engineering discipline
*
Experience in life science marketing, emphasis on proteomics preferred
*
Understanding of sample preparation issues & technologies for mass
spectrometry analysis
* Selling
experience with capital equipment/consumables a plus
*
Demonstrated experience in pricing, promotions & positioning
related to new
& existing product portfolios.
Please send a brief description of your relevant skills & your
resume to
Maureen@thekerbergroup.com
& Maureen Kerber will contact you shortly.
Received by BAMS on April 30, 2008:
Hunter
Laboratories : Mass
Spectrometry Position
Please
contact John Lindsey : Hunter Laboratories,
jlindsey@hunterlabs.com
We are
looking for a Mass Spectrometrist to develop methods on our API 4000
(LC MS/MS)
for the analysis of Steroids, including Testosterone, Pregnenolone and
Estrone,
Vitamin D2/3 and Drugs of Abuse.
Experience
in Mass Spectrometry and Method development from both sample
preparation
(extractions, derivitizations etc), and setting up instrument methods
is
required.
The
position is for a 2 month period, with the option for a full time
position.
Received by BAMS on April 15, 2008:
Company:
XenoPort,
Inc
Position:
Sr.
Scientist to Principle
Investigator
Department:
Analytical
Research
Job Code:
3230408.QW.SrSci
We are currently looking for an energetic and talented
analytical chemist to join our Analytical Research team. The
group is well equipped with advanced
analytical instrumentation and techniques, such as LC/MS, LC/MS/MS,
GC/MS and
NMR, as well as state-of-the-art data processing and management
systems. This newly opened position will report
directly to the Head of Analytical Research.
Responsibilities:
·
Lead bioanalytical efforts for research projects by designing
and performing method development and analysis for in-vitro and in-vivo
samples.
·
Provide daily supervision and scientific guidelines
to analytical staff to ensure analytical support to biological research
and
development.
·
Review or generate laboratory data, notebooks,
protocols and reports.
·
Oversee the operation and maintenance of all LC/MS/MS
instruments.
·
Serve as an analytical liaison in inter-departmental
project teams or in interactions with external CRO.
·
Participate in documentation preparation for
regulatory filings or for business development.
·
Remain current in bioanalytical technology, related
regulation and literature.
Qualifications and
Other Required Knowledge and Skills:
- The ideal candidate should have a
Ph.D. degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in
analytical science and at least 4 years of management experience.
- Experience in drug discovery and/or
development in pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in in-vitro and in-vivo
sample preparation methods.
- Hands-on experience with state of the
art LC/MS/MS instruments and modern data acquisition and handling
software.
- Familiarity with chemical structure
and physical chemical property measurements for drug development.
- Track record of success in team work
environment and in solving complex scientific problems.
- Good oral and written communication
skills.
- Be able to work independently and have
excellent organizational skills.
- Significant publications
in major peer-reviewed scientific journals will be preferred.
For
consideration, please send your Resume/CV and cover letter indicating
job title
in the subject line to
jobs@xenoport.com.
Website:
www.xenoport.com
Received by BAMS on March 25, 2008:
Title:
Mass Spec Field
Service Engineer
Company Description:
My client is focused in the
Life Science and Analytical Instrumentation industries. Combining
operational excellence and technology expertise with an intimate
understanding
of its customers' needs, this company provides products and services in
the
Health Sciences market that requires innovation, precision and
reliability. My
client is a leading provider of scientific instruments, consumables and
services to the pharmaceutical, biomedical, environmental testing and
general
industrial markets.
Position Description:
- Installs,
repairs, and maintains a complete line of Mass Spec instruments within
the pharmaceutical,
governmental and biotechnical industries
- Provides scheduled
preventative maintenance calls at customers' sites within prescribed
time frame
and established performance standards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of
and adherence to the Installation, Warranty, and Service Contract
provisions to
provide adequate billing information to the customer.
- Drives the sale of new
maintenance contracts, maintenance agreement upgrades and instrument
add-ons to
existing contracts
- Position will be based in
the Bay Area or surrounding areas.
Qualifications:
- BS in Chemistry or Life Science is preferred, but an AA in
Electronics with past experience in
servicing and installing Mass Specs may be substituted.
- Previous field service
experience in the Life Science or Analytical Instrumentation industries
is required.
- Experience in servicing GC/GCMS is required.
- This position requires few, if any, overnight trips.
Compensation and Benefits:
Total
compensation will be commensurate with the experience, but should be
expected
to fall within $90,000-$100,000.
401 K with company match
Health Insurance: Available
Company
Car: Available
Dental / Eye Care plan: Available
Relocation: Assistance is available
For information, contact:
Susan Atherton
Account
Executive
8844 Ruffian Lane, Suite A
Newburgh, IN 47630
812-842-1000
x 309
812-842-4000
Fax
SAtherton@MRNewburgh.com
www.MRNewburgh.com
Received by BAMS on March 12, 2008:
Field
Technical Support Specialist
Oakland/Bay
Area, California
Position
Summary:
This
position reports to the Regional Manager in the Northern California
Regional
Office.
The
individual in this position is responsible for providing technical
support for
the region. He or she assists on demonstration and sales calls, does
installations, trains customer and regional personnel, as well as, help
customers adapt methodology for our instruments, as well as, other
related
duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Responsibilities
Include:
The
essential function of this position is to assist the sales efforts by
installing instruments and training customers in their uses at customer
sites.
- Assist
the Product Managers in achieving customer satisfaction.
- Manage
and maintain the regional demonstration laboratory.
- Assist
and consult on regional and customer training.
- Assist
the Regional Manager as necessary.
- Act as
safety officer for the demonstration lab.
- Must
travel overnight as the position requires.
- Must
travel by air and drive as required.
Additional
Responsibilities:
This
position's primary focus is to provide technical expertise for the
selling
effort of the region.
Education/Experience
A minimum
of a BS degree in Chemistry, or a closely related field and at least
two (2)
years of laboratory experience is preferred.
Knowledge
Requirements:
Training
Methods, Instrumentation, Report preparation, Chemistry,
Time/Territorial
Management skills, Customer relations, Service Repair, Laboratory
equipment,
Chromatography software and computer literate.
Nicole Fields
Excell Executive Search
excellsearch@sbcglobal.net
818 386-0071
Received by BAMS on February 22, 2008:
Research
Associate II/III - Proteomics
Who
we are:
At Roche, we believe passionately in what we do, and that our
products make a difference in people’s lives. We are a successful
business that
can offer exciting career opportunities to you, both locally and
internationally, in a supportive and rewarding culture. We know that
our people
are responsible for our success and we value our employees, aiming to
create a
work environment where feeling valued, respected and empowered is a
daily
experience.
Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Roche is one of the world’s
leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of
pharmaceuticals and
diagnostics. As the world’s biggest biotech company and an innovator of
products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis
and
treatment of diseases, the Group contributes on a broad range of fronts
to
improving people’s health and quality of life. Roche is the world
leader in
in-vitro diagnostics and drugs for cancer and transplantation, a market
leader
in virology and active in other major therapeutic areas such as
autoimmune
diseases, inflammation, metabolic disorders and diseases of the central
nervous
system.
The
Position:
The successful candidate will join the Discovery Technologies
group at Roche Palo Alto. Will analyze protein complexes to identify
novel drug
targets. Will prepare protein samples for proteomics analysis according
to
established procedures, perform proteomics analysis, maintain
instruments, and
present data in group and team meetings. Will receive, dispense, and
ship
samples from clincial trials on an as-needed basis. May also perform
molecular
and cellular biology experiments in support of other projects in our
Functional
Biology group.
Who
you are:
BS or MS in biochemistry or related subject, 3-5+ years of
industrial experience with at least 1-2 years of proteomics experience.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of protein biochemistry and
analytical
techniques such as SDS-PAGE, chromatography and mass spectroscopy in
proteomics
is essential. Capability of operation both electrospray and MALDI mass
spectrometers is highly desirable. Experience with protein
identification and
characterization of post-translational modifications, and knowledge of
instrument operation and maintenance, is preferred. Experience with
HPLC-based
methods is a plus. Experience with LIMS a plus. Other background in
molecular
and cellular biology is desirable. The successful candidate will
provide timely
data for internal collaborators, communicate well, and enjoy working in
an
interactive, flexible group.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply
directly via our website at:
http://paloalto.roche.com/careers/Careers.html
(Job ID: 00007284)
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer