QPS Career Opportunities USA
SENIOR/RESEARCH SCIENTIST - ADME

Responsibilities include:
 ►Metabolite identification, profiling and isolation from in vivo and in vitro samples to support drug discovery, and delivery and development.
 ►Must have strong knowledge in drug metabolism or organic chemistry and hands-on skills in mass spectrometry and separation science.
 ►Experience with radiolabeled compounds and radiochemical detection is a plus.

Candidate must possess:
PhD in Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 0-2 years experience working in the area of drug metabolism or MS with at least 5 years of relevant experience are preferred.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTISTS - BIOMARKER

Responsibilities include:
 ►Participation in development and validation of novel immunoassays, enzymes assays and cell-based assays to support various drug discovery and development projects.
 ►Validation of commercially available immunoassays and bioassays.
Application of various assay methods for routine sample analysis.
 ►Evaluate significance of data and report findings
Maintain lab instrumentation and smooth operation of facilities
 ►Anticipate workload peaks and manage flow to optimize productivity, while maintaining quality of work.
Candidates must possess:
 ►Be able to follow procedures and work towards the development of skills for trouble shooting and study design.
 ►Have knowledge of GLP
 ►Hands on experience in ELISA and cell culture and protein purification, conjugation
Minimum education: BS in Science and at least 1 year of hands-on lab experience.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTISTS - BIOANALYTICAL

Responsibilities include:
 ►Set-up, document and monitor sample analysis procedures
 ►Assist in method development and perform method validation
 ►Document results and accurately record observations in accordance with GLP's and SOP's.
 ►Coordinate work flow and satisfy needs of other ongoing studies.
 ►Demonstrate effective teamwork
 ►Coordinate daily/weekly workload to achieve changing priorities
 ►Run multiple interrelated scientific studies simultaneously
 ►Organize and conduct work assignments in a safe manner and according to SOP's and GLP regulations
 ►Function independently in set-up and conduct a variety of studies
Candidates must possess:
 ►BS in Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related science with at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
 ►Must be able to troubleshoot and repair lab equipment and recognize technical problems. Must have working knowledge of GLP's and other regulatory and safety standards and demonstrate effective teamwork.

SCIENTIST (ASSOCIATE OR STAFF)

Responsibilities include:
 ►Support company efforts in development of sustained delivery formulations for potential drug candidates
 ►Assist in design, performance and evaluation of experiments
 ►Evaluate formulation performance in-vitro and in-vivo animal models
 ►Assist in addressing formulation issues of potential drug candidates
 ►Conduct solid and solution stability studies, as well as dissolution studies
 ►Prepare reports, summaries, protocols, batch records and quantitative analyses
 ►Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
 ►Follow and prepare all necessary SOP's.
Candidates must possess:
 ►Experience in analytical development and validation such as HPLC, GPC and protein stability testing.
 ►Experience with controlled and sustained release formulations is strongly preferred.
 ►Understanding of the importance of preformulation to formulation development is a plus.
 ►Must have excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking, communication, presentation and analytical skills. Must be able to troubleshoot procedures and contribute to troubleshooting study design. Must exercise initiative, have the ability to examine data and solve problems and make decisions with independence.

BS or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics or related scientific field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

QPS' total rewards system is designed to be competitive, motivational, fair, and consistent with the objectives and values of the Company. QPS' Compensation program ensures that pay is linked to performance contribution and that employees are compensated in alignment with the external marketplace. Performance is evaluated with salary actions/merit increases performed on an annual basis. Bonuses and awards are also a part of QPS' total rewards approach; and, as such, are linked to individual, team, and company performance.

QPS Benefits Include:

Located in the Northeast U.S.'s major bio-tech corridor, QPS offers competitive compensation and benefits programs to its full time employees, including:
Paid Vacation /Sick/Personal Time
Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
BlueCross-Blue Shield Medical
MetLife Dental (including orthodontia for up to 18 years of age)
MetLife Short Term and Long Term Disability
MetLife Group Life Insurance
MetLife Additional Individual & Family Life Insurance
QPS, LLC 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Delmarva Blood Bank Membership to Employees Working in DE Location
Credit Union Membership to Employees Working in DE Location
Federal and State Benefits such as COBRA, FMLA, Workers Compensation
Military Leave, Jury/Witness Duty Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Wedding Leave
Opportunity to Bank Vacation
Employer-Sponsored Family Social Events



Qualified candidates may submit their resume to careers@questpharm.com or via fax to (302) 369-5602. QPS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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