Scientist I, DMPK

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.•Bridgewater, VT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist I, DMPK is responsible for planning and performing in vitro ADME assays that contribute to PTC’s research and drug discovery activities. The incumbent is also responsible for communicating experimental results to his/her supervisor and the project team. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments, and external resources as appropriate, as part of PTC’s discovery science project teams. The Scientist I, DMPK supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in in vitro ADME screening assays.
Knowledge of drug metabolism in discovery preclinical research.
Knowledge in the principles of LC-MS/MS based small molecule bioanalysis.
Experience in developing protocols and writing study reports.
Ability to work on complex problems to produce experimental data across one or more projects.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
PhD in biology, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, or other related scientific discipline OR a Master’s degree in these same disciplines and a minimum of 3 years of experience in drug metabolism in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience in operating and general troubleshooting of contemporary LC-MS instruments and automated liquid handlers.
Hands on experience with cell cultures.

Responsibilities

With limited guidance, plans, initiates and executes DMPK studies and interprets and communicates results as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Performs hands-on in vitro drug metabolism assays, including solubility, plasma protein binding, tissue binding, B/P ratio, LogD/LogP/pKa measurement, and metabolic stability, etc.
Develops and implements bioanalytical methods (LC-MS/MS).
Collaborates with discovery teams to design and conduct in vitro drug metabolism assays.
Interprets and presents data/results to internally and externally in cross-functional teams.
Documents experiment details in laboratory notebook and writes reports.
Ensures the scientific quality of the experimental data.
May provide oversight, and/or lead interactions with, the external Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
Abides by all safety and regulatory guidelines.
Contributes to general lab needs such as: Equipment maintenance Troubleshoot
Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.