Bench Scientist

Bench ScientistAt Real we're always looking for new and ambitious people to help deliver exceptional service levels, change the lives of the candidates we represent and partner with some of the world's best pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical companies.As specialists in recognising talent we pride ourselves on not just finding the best people for our client partners but on our ability to spot the best and brightest talent to work for us. We are also renowned for providing training and long-term career opportunities to help our employees be the best they can be, so they can continue to deliver the expertise Real has become famous for.Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that our clients and candidates continue to work with us again and again. This ethos is also what shapes how we work as a business. We encourage and reward knowledge sharing and have various support networks and international forums to enable our employees to keep up-to-date with changes happening across their industries and share local insight to deliver true global perspectives.Job DescriptionA contractor position is available for a skilled scientist to join in Pfizer's Pharmacokinetics Dynamics and Metabolism New Biological Entities (PDM-NBE) ADME group to address diverse and complex scientific ADME issues pertaining to protein biotherapeutics.This lab based role involves the scientific and technical support of in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical studies designed to understand mechanistic ADME characteristics of biotherapeutics which will support the development of predictive pharmacological tools.The candidate will participate in all phases of laboratory operations relating to biotherapeutic PK/tissue distribution/tissue catabolism study execution, sample preparation, and data analysis.We are looking for a scientist passionate about learning and able to quickly apply new skills to the project needs.Notes:This position would require working around mice.There will not be any direct handling of mice, only exposure to where they are held during studies and to biological samples received from mice.Exposure to radioactive isotopes will be weekly and levels are well within the occupational limits.QualificationsBS/MS level education in Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology or closely related fields requiredIndustry experience in biopharma preferredExperience using radioactive materials (125I, 111In) is strongly preferredExperience with SDS-PAGE, binding assays, or cell culture is a plusKnowledge of IACUC, animal use protocols, PKPD study design and concepts is a plusHigh level of initiative in performing experiments, multi-tasking and troubleshootingFast learner and be able to master running/maintaining instruments after a short period of trainingStrong interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written)Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment is necessaryStrong data organization and analysis skillsPreferred Skills:In vivo PK studiesCell cultureExperience with radioactivitySDS-PAGELigand Binding Assays PSG Global Solutions