Research Assistant

Genesis Global Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Genesis Drug Discovery and Development (GD3), a member of Genesis Global Group, is a fully integrated contract research organization supporting clients’ drug discovery programs from target discovery through GLP toxicology studies. Its services include assay development, synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, in vitro ADME, DMPK/in vivo pharmacology, and safety toxicology.

GD3 is seeking a highly motivated chemist to join its sister company, Venenum, in Hamilton, New Jersey. The Research Assistant will support a multidisciplinary team of scientists developing novel therapeutics. Under the guidance of senior team members, the role involves analytical testing, instrument upkeep, chemical compound collection management, sales and shipping administration, and responding to client inquiries. Following training, the successful candidate may also learn additional techniques to support chemistry division work, such as running simple chemical reactions or performing in vitro ADME assays such as solubility testing. The position includes work in both laboratory and office settings on site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.
• 0 to 1 year of experience.
• Familiarity with ChemDraw software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and acquire required skills.
• Willingness to work on site in both laboratory and office settings.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LC-MS and NMR, including data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical analysis using instrumentation including LC-MS, NMR, and preparative and analytical HPLC, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform general instrument maintenance and learn basic instrument troubleshooting.
• Follow SOPs to manage catalog chemicals and client compounds, including registering and weighing compounds and preparing data sheets, labels, and other documents.
• Handle shipping and invoicing for compound sales and maintain accurate records in company database and accounting systems.
• Respond to client inquiries about compound purity, availability, safety data sheets, and related matters.
• After training, learn techniques that support chemistry division work, which may include running simple chemical reactions or performing in vitro ADME assays such as solubility testing.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and supplemental short-term disability policies
• Legal plan and identity theft protection
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Business casual environment
• Credit union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level