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Staff Scientist

Actalent
Wilmington, DE Contractor
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Job Title: Staff Scientist In Vitro ADMEJob Description

The Staff Scientist In Vitro ADME will take on key responsibilities in the scheduling, conduct, analysis, archiving, and reporting of weekly in vitro screening assays. These include metabolic intrinsic clearance, CYP450 inhibition, and CYP450 reaction phenotyping studies.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct weekly discovery stage screening high throughput in vitro ADME assays, such as intrinsic clearance, protein and tissue binding, CYP450 inhibition, CYP450 reaction phenotyping, and whole blood stability.
  • Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
  • Analyze, record, and archive data under appropriate supervision; prepare summary documents and report data as needed.
Essential Skills
  • Experience with biochemical assays, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, DMPK, and ADME.
  • Hands-on experience with in vitro ADME assays.
  • High-throughput screening and LC/MS/MS experience preferred.
  • Experience with Hamilton robotic liquid handlers is preferred.
  • Ability to manage tasks independently while meeting timelines and quality expectations in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Attention to detail, along with effective oral and written communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with up to three years of experience or a Master's degree with industry experience preferred.
  • Trainability in LC-MS for candidates possessing other core skills and a good fit.
Work Environment

This is a 100% on-site position at the Wilmington Insight facility, offering flexible daily hours, typically an 8-hour shift. The role requires cross-training on various assays, including P450 inhibition, whole blood stability, intrinsic clearance, and reaction phenotyping. The position is a minimum 12-month contract with a high likelihood of extension.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

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