2025 University Recruiting- Animal Health Associate Scientist Co-op

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is a part of the Bioanalytical group, Global Preclinical Development, based in Rahway, New Jersey. 

Main responsibilities include:

• Implementing LC-MS/MS assays (sample analysis and validation) for the analysis of biological  samples in a GLP environment, with duties inclusive of, but not limited to,  sample preparation, setting up instruments, processing and interpreting LC-MS/MS data under the supervision of study director/supervisor/Principal investigator/line manager.

• Developing, optimizing and implementing fit-for-purpose LCMS methods to support drug discovery projects under supervision of peers and superiors; drafting bioanalytical methods.

• Ensuring that all documentations are in real time, accurate and compliant with current GLP and departmental guidelines under the Principal Investigator’s oversight.

• Preparing reports for drug discovery and non-GLP studies; assisting SDs/PIs on defined study-related tasks, such as raw data compilation for submission.

• Adherence to short term goals, objectives and timelines agreed upon with management/study directors/principal investigators.

• Taking up group shared duties such as device responsibilities, maintenance and calibration of equipment according to GLP, and regulatory and internal guidelines.

• Assumption of administrative or scientific responsibilities in a specific area of work (e.g. chemical management).

• Critically assessing existing processes and workflows and proposing suggestions for improvement.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Ph.D. candidate in chemistry with the completion of more than two years graduate studies.

• Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months beginning January 2025.

• Candidates must have ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Leadership roles during college

• Basic knowledge of the Animal Health and/or Animal Feed industries

• Candidates must be returning to school after completing this co-op

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range:

$39,600.00-$105,500.00

FTP2025

MAH2025

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).  Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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