Ikaria, Inc.

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical Chemistry

Ikaria is dedicated to the development and commercialization of new products based on reversible metabolic control for its use as a treatment for acute trauma, during surgery and extending the length of time that organs and tissues are viable for transplantation.

Description:

We are seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate to join our Preclinical Biology Group. The successful candidate will be a skilled and enthusiastic Bioanalytical Chemist or Biochemist to support our lead projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement analytical methods for Ikaria’s metabolic regulators and their metabolites in formulations and biological samples.
2. Implement assays for biomarkers.
3. Prepare parenteral formulations and conduct stability studies.

Requirements:

1. MS in analytical chemistry, analytical biochemistry or similar plus a minimum of three (3) years experience in pharma and/or biotechnology in bioanalytical chemistry or a BS with a minimum of five (5) years experience.
2. Solid working knowledge of HPLC, spectroscopic and fluorescent detection methods, and metabolite extraction from biological materials.
3. Experience with LC/MS, derivatization techniques for small molecules, enzyme kinetics and receptor binding assays, and drug metabolism assays a plus.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
6. Ability to work in a team.
7. Proficiency with relevant software packages.

Visit us at www.ikaria.com.

Ikaria is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best qualified individuals and giving them the opportunity to stretch their abilities.

Please reference Job Code: 06-02WABIO when applying and submit your CV and cover letter by Mail or Email:

Ikaria, Inc.
Reference Job Code: 06-02WABIO
Attn: Human Resources – Job code: 06-02WABIO
1616 Eastlake Ave. East, Suite 207
Seattle, WA 98102
Email: hr@ikaria.com

Ikaria, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 02/06/2006