Lab Manager & Analytical Chemist - ATPAC Lab

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 24 Aug 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOP-DPET-452200
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 08/10/2022
Application Deadline 08/24/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Lab Manager & Analytical Chemist - ATPAC Lab
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 20043545
Vacancy ID NF0006187
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 09/19/2022

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
 
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required in Applied or Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or pharmacology; or relevant Bachelor’s 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.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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