Scientist, Genetic Toxicology

Title: Scientist, Genetic Toxicology

Location: Concord, OH

Reports To: Study Director/ Manager

Company

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed, full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada, and China, growing significant YoY growth. Our core competencies include pre-clinical, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative person for a Scientist role to support clientdriven projects using Genetic Toxicology techniques. The successful candidate will work handson in the lab to develop and validate new genetic toxicology assays to meet growing business needs, effectively communicate with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities :

• Validate unique genetic toxicology assays, trouble shooting for the existing assays, if and when needed
• Perform experimental phases of GLP and non-GLP studies.
• Act as Study Director, if and when needed, to conduct GLP and non-GLP studies.
• Simultaneously handle new assay development and conducting client studies.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Coordinate with department and site management.
• Write reports for the validation studies and study reports for the assigned client studies while working as Study Director by maintaining the proper level of regulatory compliance and addressing QA audit findings.
• Maintain tools, computer programs, and SOPs required for studies.
• Research literature and external sources and identify new techniques and procedures that strengthen Frontage’s capabilities.
• Help with training and/or mentoring of junior scientific staff. Ensure that GLP regulations and SOPs are followed in all service activities.
• Set-up, utilize, and maintain complex instrumentation Follow safety precautions.

Education and Requirements :

• Understanding of genetic toxicology assays and OECD and ICH guidelines.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Proven ability to successfully work in a team environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PhD with 3 years or MS with 5 years of hand-on working experience in GeneTox labs. Previous working experience in GLP setup is a plus.

Salary and Benefits :

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance etc.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.