Research Scientist Chemistry
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Description
At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.
JOB SUMMARY:
A research scientist working with considerable independence operating fully automated systems used by the Screening Resources group for liquid chemical sample management. The candidate will run, maintain, program, and trouble shoot complicated automation systems within the group in order to meet critical deadlines. The candidate will continuously evaluate current sample handling practices and suggest ways to increase efficiency and maximize the care afforded to the samples to prevent degradation. Individual will have responsibilities that include the generation of sample plates and tubes for primary and confirmation assays for all high throughput screens and custom plates for scientists throughout Discovery. Individual. This individual will collaborate with Discovery IT/IS groups in the maintenance of databases related to the liquid sample inventory, request and fulfillment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently maintain and operate automated chemical compound sample preparation and management instrument systems.
Serve as the primary contact for customers submitting requests for chemical compound samples through direct interface or via electronic request and inventory systems.
Serve as the primary individual responsible for identifying issues with the functionality of the automated systems and providing solutions to resolve those issues using Wyeth and 3rd party resources.
Evaluate and propose new technologies to increase efficiency, quality and deliverable from the liquid chemical compound management operations.
Read and understand the scientific literature in order to bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory.
BASIC QUALIFICATION:
Individual has a BS or MS degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or related field.
Individual has a minimum of three to five years of relevant industry experience.
Individual has a thorough knowledge of commercial liquid handling and sample storage systems and experience programming and troubleshooting such equipment in a drug discovery environment of biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.
For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers
Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Search Firm Representatives:
Please Read Carefully.
Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into prior with Wyeth to January 2004 is hereinafter void.
Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.
Description
At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.
JOB SUMMARY:
A research scientist working with considerable independence operating fully automated systems used by the Screening Resources group for liquid chemical sample management. The candidate will run, maintain, program, and trouble shoot complicated automation systems within the group in order to meet critical deadlines. The candidate will continuously evaluate current sample handling practices and suggest ways to increase efficiency and maximize the care afforded to the samples to prevent degradation. Individual will have responsibilities that include the generation of sample plates and tubes for primary and confirmation assays for all high throughput screens and custom plates for scientists throughout Discovery. Individual. This individual will collaborate with Discovery IT/IS groups in the maintenance of databases related to the liquid sample inventory, request and fulfillment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently maintain and operate automated chemical compound sample preparation and management instrument systems.
Serve as the primary contact for customers submitting requests for chemical compound samples through direct interface or via electronic request and inventory systems.
Serve as the primary individual responsible for identifying issues with the functionality of the automated systems and providing solutions to resolve those issues using Wyeth and 3rd party resources.
Evaluate and propose new technologies to increase efficiency, quality and deliverable from the liquid chemical compound management operations.
Read and understand the scientific literature in order to bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory.
BASIC QUALIFICATION:
Individual has a BS or MS degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or related field.
Individual has a minimum of three to five years of relevant industry experience.
Individual has a thorough knowledge of commercial liquid handling and sample storage systems and experience programming and troubleshooting such equipment in a drug discovery environment of biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies.
Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.
For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers
Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Search Firm Representatives:
Please Read Carefully.
Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into prior with Wyeth to January 2004 is hereinafter void.
Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.
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