Analytical Chemist, Exploratory Pharmaceutics

People Depend On Our Products—We Depend On Our People. Forest Laboratories is an exciting, growth-oriented prescription pharmaceutical company focused on helping people enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives.  Forest's principal marketed products include Lexapro® (escitalopram oxalate) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of depression and anxiety; Namenda® (memantine HCl) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; Benicar® (olmesartan medoxomil) an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) for the treatment of hypertension; Campral® (acamprosate calcium) for treating alcohol dependence and Combunox(tm) (oxycodone HCl and ibuprofen) for short-term management of acute, moderate to severe pain.Alongside this thriving product portfolio, Forest is developing a flourishing pipeline of compounds in a range of therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, central nervous system (CNS), pulmonary, analgesics, gastrointestinal and inflammation. Exciting new opportunities are available for talented individuals who are ready to take their career to the next level. Forest offers competitive salaries, progressive benefits programs and a supportive work environment that thrives on teamwork.  The following position is available in our growing Pharmaceutical Research & Development Division in Long Island, NY:  Analytical Chemist, Exploratory Pharmaceutics  (Job ID # 92041)Pharmaceutical Research and DevelopmentFarmingdale, NY  Job Responsibilities:· Provide HPLC, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS project support within the Pharmaceutical R&D departments ·  Maintain instrumentation lab ·  Conduct in vitro and/or in vivo studies to assist in drug discovery and development ·  Develop appropriate analytical methodology and procedures ·  Provide analytical instrumentation training to chemists   Job Requirements/Education:·  B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline with 2 – 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience. ·  Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation (particularly LC/MS/MS) is a must.  ·  Good understanding of in vitro techniques (bio-relevant dissolution, cell culture absorption models) is highly desirable·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills·  Must be able to work in a team environment in a matrix organization   Forest offers generous compensation packages, comprehensive training programs, stock options and profit sharing, progressive benefits and a diverse and dynamic workplace.  Please note as your source in the text of your resume