Research Assistant

Location: Hayward, CA 

Reports To: Group Leader

Status: Full- Time   

Company

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary:

This position will support experiment design, data collection, analysis, troubleshooting, and data reporting within the DMPK department. This includes gathering data on pre-clinical compound parameters using a variety of techniques, organizing and processing the data using statistical and analytical methods to reach meaningful conclusions, and reporting observations to clients and other decision-makers. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Report to the senior team leader.
• Work and collaborate daily with a group of scientist and associates  within the DMPK department.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook.
• Develop compound methods and collect data using LC-MS/MS and other instrumentations (HPLC, spectrophotometry, etc.)
• Conduct day-to-day testing of compounds in biological matrices and/or other solvent systems in a team-oriented environment.
• Analyze and interpret data using different software programs (Sciex Analyst, DiscoveryQuant, GraphPad prism, MS Excel, etc.)
• Prepare reports and communicate with collaborators and clients.
• Multitask, recognize problems, provide input to solutions, draft reports, and communicate results proficiently with clients and in lab meetings.
• Contribute to basic lab maintenance such as preparing buffers, cleaning, ordering, stocking, and follow-up.
• Communicate and work closely with other groups to finish collaboration projects in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• BS or MS in biology, chemistry, or related area.
• 0-2 years of related experience in the biotech, pharma or preclinical CRO industry. Working experience with LC-MS/MS, HPLC, bioanalytical studies preferred.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex situations that require a logical, analytical and methodical approach.
• Self-motivated to multitask, initiate projects, and work both independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines
• Excellent organization and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and focused on the importance of quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Hands-on exposure to general biotech laboratory equipment. A preferred candidate will have a good understanding and knowledge of laboratory tools, techniques, methods, and underlying principles
• Good understanding of quantitative analysis, biological sample (plasma, whole blood, tissues, etc) processing technics is a plus. 

Significant Safety or Working Considerations:

• May work with potentially infectious samples of human and/or animal origin (i.e. blood, tissues, etc.).
• May handle hazardous chemicals. 

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance etc

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.