Research Scientist, Biology

The Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC

“Innovative Science Leading to Innovative Therapies”


JOB TITLE: Research Scientist, Biology
JOB LEVEL: SCIENTIST I OR II
JOB CODE: IPD-RS1-0648 (Ph.D.)



The Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC (IPD) is a pharmaceutical research company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel treatments for metabolic disorders. IPD provides the best of large pharma resources and expertise in a small company setting with a strong team atmosphere. IPD is collaborative in spirit and intellectually dynamic. As in integral team member, you consistently interact with all other research disciplines (biology, comparative medicine, DM/PK, etc.). Located in a state-of-the art facility in the shoreline community of Branford, CT, IPD offers a relaxed suburban living environment with easy access to New York City, Boston and Yale University. Combining excellent compensation, benefits and training opportunities with an exciting working environment, IPD seeks to attract and retain the finest research professionals.
IPD’s benefit package includes comprehensive medical & dental plans, 3 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays for 2006, 5 personal days, 401(k) with match, annual health club membership, life insurance 2x annual salary, AD&D, STD, LTD, EAP, a casual work environment, tuition reimbursement and FSA accounts.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
IPD offers a position in the biology department for an experienced cardiovascular physiologist. The individual will be charged with the task to establish a laboratory for the investigation of compound effects on the cardiovascular system. Envisioned capabilities include in vitro vasoaction (e.g. aortic ring assays), blood flow and heart function in anesthetized animals, and cardiovascular function assessed in vivo by telemetry. The individual should further function as an expert in cardiovascular physiology on the project team with a potential leadership function.
The individual will further function within the larger department investigating diabetes and associated diseases and should intellectually contribute to all ongoing projects.
Excellent verbal and written skills are required for internal and external presentations.
A minimum of a Ph.D. with 5+ years experience in academia or pharmaceutical industry is required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish a laboratory to conduct in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular studies focusing on vasoaction and cardiac function.
• Determine path to identify cardiovascular targets of test compounds and to devise drug discovery screening models.
• Design, execute and analyze studies.
• Communicate rationale and results of studies to internal and external customers.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Mentor associates collaborating in such activities.
• Keep abreast of the scientific literature, and be able to conduct literature searches to optimize on-going research.



REQUIREMENTS
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL BACKGROUND REQUIRED:
• Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and pathology.
• Experience in design and implementation of cardiovascular experiments. These must include subject instrumentation and experimentation in anesthetized and conscious animals to measure cardiovascular parameters, such as blood pressure, blood flow, and cardiac functions (heart rate, EKG).
• Proven strong surgical abilities.
• Experience with in vitro models of vasodilation and vasoconstriction is a plus.
• Experience with heart rate and blood pressure telemetry is a plus.

For immediate consideration, send a cover letter, CV, research summary, salary history and the names of three references by email. Please reference Job Code# IPD-RS1-0648 in the e-mail subject line.
No telephone inquires or third party firms please.


No telephone inquires or third party firms please.
Alissa Hamilton, Manager Human Resources
The Institutes for Pharmaceutical Discovery, LLC
23 Business Park Drive
Branford, CT 06405
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IPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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