Position Summary
The Advanced Translational Pharmacology and Analytical Chemistry ( ATPAC ) core lab consists of the Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology Core ( ACPC ) lab and the Translational Oncology and Nanoparticle Drug Development Initiative ( TONDDI ) lab. The ATPAC core lab uses analytical chemistry and pharmacologic infrastructure to support the translational development of drugs anticancer agents carrier-mediated agents and biologics. The lab provides expertise in translational drug development analytical chemistry pharmacology pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD); efficacy and toxicity and biomarker studies. The Research Associate position includes acting as the lab manager and as an analytical chemist the UNC Advanced Translational Pharmacology and Analytical Chemistry ( ATPAC ) Lab with guidance from the Director Dr. William Zamboni. As related to the lab manager requirements s/he will be expected to contribute consistent process improvement to all systems in the laboratory including communicating and managing changes to these lab processes. The position focuses on working directly with collaborators managing laboratory operations performing and training users for LC-MS/MS and ICP -MS analyses. The Research Associate will support grant contract and publication submissions by contributing budgets and writing key sections. This position will also be responsible for generating submitting and documenting costs invoices and payments for internal and external UNC projects. As related to the analytical chemist requirements this position will develop and validate analytical assays and analyze samples in blood/plasma tissue and tumors samples as part of preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies. The position holder will work independently to provide support to collaborator-sponsored projects in the lab; program operate and troubleshoot equipment and related IT systems; optimize and perform analytical assays; and serve as a backup resource for phenotypic screening assays. This position will also be expected to present work locally and at scientific conferences.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required in Applied or Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry or pharmacology; or relevant Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience in the following areas: Applied or Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry or pharmacology. Experience working in a research or commercial lab strong analytical chemistry background (particularly in LCMSMS assays and handling biological samples) and laboratory/personnel management.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Ability to apply knowledge of sample and data collection storage and organization; ability to compile assimilate and organize both printed and electronic sample records; ability to identify and understand issues problems and opportunities and to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; ability to clearly convey both verbally and in writing information and ideas to individuals and groups; and ability to use correct grammar organization and structure laboratory/personnel management.
Required Experience:
Staff IC