Associate Researcher/Associate Researcher Senior
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- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Optimization Center (BIO Center) provides drug delivery, solubilization, and stabilization services to researchers. The Center is located on the KU Lawrence West campus in McCollum Research Laboratory. The BIO Center works with researchers at the University of Kansas and with experts around the world to transform new discoveries into products for patients. A large portion of the Centers research is conducted in partnership with the KU Cancer Center (KUCC). The KUCC is one of 67 NCI- designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States.
The rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate.
Job Description50% Lead the development, design, and implementation of research plan to meet customer expectations. Identify and solve complex research problems. Write and review research protocols. Conduct research, working as part of a research team in scientific areas consistent with general research areas of the BIO Center and its affiliated researchers. Activities including operating skilled instrumentation per protocols and SOP’s (LCMS/MS, HPLC, Gas Chromatography), monitor output, and performs analysis of data. Conducts research, working as part of a research team and performs research related activities. Interacts with other researchers and collaborates on lab techniques, study methodology, and suggests new techniques.
25% Oversee the Completion of data analysis and completion research reports for customers. Monitor the integrity of data collection and appropriate use of protocols, Standard Operating Procedures. Troubleshoot instrumentation maintenance and general repairs. Update documentation and analytical methodology used in support of formulations. Provide senior-level technical and/or research related support for performing a broad range of complex laboratory and/or research related tasks. Train other researchers in equipment use, study methodology, and data collection techniques. Identifies problems, recommends and implements solutions. Coordinates data collection and screening to verify data. Acquires and performs analysis of data.
15% Actively participate in the activities of the BIO Center including, but not limited to, participation in scientific seminars, participation in group meetings and relevant seminars, reporting progress for the benefit of reports, collaborating with Center scientists and presentation of scholarly work in appropriate local, regional, and national settings. Directs and coordinates with others to refine or adapt methodologies to fit research requirements.
10% Conduct literature search and research activities independently in labs. Preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication and assistance in compiling data for filing patents and seminars including maintenance of detailed records of research and findings. All relevant data must be recorded in a laboratory notebook following a standard style utilized by the laboratory. Required QualificationsFor the Associate Researcher Level:
1. MS and five years of experience in an industrial or academic laboratory setting; or a PhD with 2 years experience.
2. Extensive experience developing assays for drugs and their metabolites for pharmacokinetic analysis using LC/MS/MS, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Minimum three years of experience in drug development research, including analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, and HPLC Chromatography.
4. Minimum three years experience with HPLC method development including optimization of chromatographic separations, column selection and adjustments to the HPLC instrumentation.
5. Minimum three years of experience in solubilization of experimental compounds and preparation of dosing solutions.
6. Experience performing periodic maintenance and repairs on the LCMS and Mass Spectrometry instrumentation, as evidenced in application materials.
For the Associate Researcher Senior Level:
1. PhD and five years of postdoc experience in an industrial or academic laboratory setting.
2. Extensive experience developing assays for drugs and their metabolites for pharmacokinetic analysis using LC/MS/MS, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Minimum five years of experience in drug development research, including analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, and HPLC Chromatography.
4. Minimum five years of experience with HPLC method development including optimization of chromatographic separations, column selection and adjustments to the HPLC instrumentation.
5. Minimum five years of experience in solubilization of experimental compounds and preparation of dosing solutions.
6. Experience performing periodic maintenance and repairs on LCMS and Mass Spectrometry instrumentation. Preferred Qualifications1. A record of published, peer-reviewed research in areas related to the analysis of biological data.
2. Experience managing and organizing multiple research projects.
3. Experience working in a collaborative environment.
4. Experience with Empower software on Waters Instrumentation.
5. 3 years experience in protein binding, cell permeability, and capillary electrophoresis.
Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application includes an online application, cover letter, resume highlighting pertinent experience relative to the required and preferred qualifications and contact information for three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins on November 22, 2021 and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Contact Information to ApplicantsLanaea Heine
lheine@ku.edu
785-864-5141 Advertised Salary Range42,474.00 - 72,000.00 Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins22-Nov-2021 Anticipated Start Date07-Feb-2022
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