Ion Channel - Lab - Director

Join our growing team as the Director of our Ion Channel Lab for WuXi PharmaTech a NYSE listed public company based in Shanghai, China.  We offer global pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies diverse outsourcing services in combinatorial, medicinal, synthetic chemistry and manufacturing of API’s and finished drug products for preclinical and clinical trials.  Our clients include over 80 leading global pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

As the Director of the Ion Channel Lab, you will manage the lab using state-of-the-art automated electrophysiology platform(s) in our newly established safety and discovery biology lab.  This is an excellent opportunity to apply new technologies to drug discovery, to communicate with key scientists from the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, and to contribute to the common success of a new unit in a very dynamic working environment.

 

Major responsibilities will include:Establishing a cutting-edge electrophysiology lab with both automated and manual technologiesManaging and developing a group of electrophysiologists for both automated and manual patch clamp platforms Independently designing, performing, and troubleshooting various ion channel recordings, overseeing manual patch clamp experiments as neededInitiating and fostering collaboration with fellow scientists for novel assay development and for technical trouble shootingCommunicating effectively with external collaborating scientists in a multi-disciplinary team environment for data interpretation and project progress Keeping current in ion channel drug discovery

WuXi PharmaTech welcomes overseas Electrophysiologists to join us. We offer you a highly competitive compensation and full benefits package along with an exciting world-class research environment.  Job is located in Shanghai,China.



The qualified candidate will have:  A PhD degree with postdoc experience in Electrophysiology or a related fieldAt least two years of extensive laboratory hands-on experience with various types of electrophysiology technique and a good publication recordStrong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to be independent in recording and troubleshooting in electrophysiology  Ability to generate study reports in English and the ability to present in fluent verbal and written English Good interpersonal skills and be a team player

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, send your C.V. with salary requirements via e-mail link, via fax to: 86-21-50461000 or via mail to: Human Resources, WuXi PharmaTech Co., Ltd, No. 1 Building, #288 FuTe ZhongLu, WaiGaoQiao Free Trade Zone, Shanghai, China, 200131 Visit us at: www.pharmatechs.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Direct applicants only. No agencies please.

Key words relevant to the position: ion channel, electrophysiology, electrophysiologists