Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics

Contract – Senior Research Associate

South San Francisco, California, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$54k-$63kDetected 56 days ago
Data AnalysisCompliancePharmacologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

  • The ideal candidate will contribute to our efforts in pharmacokinetics screening, plasma protein binding, and microsomal assays.
  • This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, supporting the development of cutting-edge therapies for cardiovascular and skeletal muscle disorders.
  • The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Responsibilities

  • Microsomal Assays: Perform microsomal stability studies to assess the metabolic stability and run the assay using the Sciex LC/MS-MS
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze experimental data using appropriate software (WNL) and statistical methods and provide clear and concise summaries of findings to support decision-making.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases. Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal meetings and regulatory submissions.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including medicinal
  • chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology, to support drug discovery and development projects.
  • Lab Maintenance: Ensure proper maintenance and organization of laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies. Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Analyze experimental data using appropriate software (WNL) and statistical methods and provide clear and concise summaries of findings to support decision-making.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's with 3 to 5 years of experience or Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with 2 to 4 years.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret experimental data.
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  • Pay Range:
  • In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $54.30-$63.35 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
  • Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
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  • Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
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Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with DMPK assays, including screening, plasma protein binding, and microsomal assays are preferred but not required.

Skills

  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal meetings and regulatory submissions.

Compensation

  • In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $54.30-$63.35 per hour.
  • The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Company info

  • Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction.
  • We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with a focus on Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) to join our team.

Equal opportunity

  • www.cytokinetics.com
  • Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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