Metabolism Scientist

Entelos, Inc., headquartered in Foster City, California, is a growing biotechnology company and the commercial leader in predictive biosimulation. The company carries out pharmaceutical research and development using its proprietary PhysioLab® biosimulation technology to significantly reduce the time, cost, and risk required to discover and develop new drugs. Much of this work is in collaboration with pharmaceutical and other biotechnology companies in the areas of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 1996 with the mission to apply simulation and decision-support technologies to problems facing pharmaceutical R&D, Entelos has evolved into the foremost expert in creating and using predictive model systems of health and disease in drug discovery and development. The company employs life scientists with expertise spanning molecular biology to clinical medicine in fields related to metabolism, inflammation, and immunology and engineers with backgrounds in whole-system control dynamics, including chemical, electrical, mechanical, and aeronautical engineering.

Entelos is seeking biochemists, physiologists and nutrition scientists for Scientist positions on our Metabolism Research and Development staff. The Scientist provides biological expertise in the field of human metabolism, and works with Entelos and collaboration scientists to perform in silico research and development and identifies and develops intellectual property opportunities. He or she identifies and explores pathophysiological mechanisms and treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, designs simulation protocols and analyzes results, finds appropriate literature, evaluates and interprets data, describes relevant biochemistry and physiology, writes project proposals and reports, presents in silico results and recommends novel experimental methods and protocols to our collaboration partners, and maintains good relationships with customers.
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate would have:
•A Ph.D. in Physiology, Metabolism, Diabetes, Obesity, Nutrition, Neuroscience, or Endocrinology
•2-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, government, or academic research setting
•Deep knowledge of normal, whole-body metabolism
•Deep knowledge of the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes and obesity
•Experience in integrating multidisciplinary research with perspectives ranging from clinical medicine to molecular biology
•A clear understanding of experimental protocols, methods, and designs
•Very strong communication skills - both oral and written - including technical writing and presentation
•Proficiency with college mathematics and ability to develop basic knowledge of mathematical modeling and its applications
•Ability to work independently in diverse, cross-functional team environment
•Ability to develop and manage a multi-disciplinary research plan
•Interest in pursuing a technical career path outside a wet lab environment

This position is available on a full-time regular or consulting basis.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email, mail, or fax.
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Mail: Entelos, Inc., 110 Marsh Drive, Foster City, CA 94404, Attn: Metab Scientist Job
Fax: 650-572-5401
Web: www.entelos.com

Entelos, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon hiring, proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.