Research Scientist, Bioanalytical & Drug Metabolism

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:  Research Scientist, Bioanalytical and Drug Metabolism Research and DevelopmentFarmingdale, NY Description of Duties and Responsibilities:· Develop bioanalytical methods to support pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics and ADME studies.· Candidate will also assist in reviewing study protocols, evaluation of literature data, review study documents from research partners and contract research organization. · Candidate is responsible for preparing method and study reports, position paper and/or submission documents, and interacting with pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and QA groups.  Requirements:· Ph.D. degree in Analytical Chemistry or related field with minimum of 2-4 years or MS degree with 5 to 7-years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry.  The thesis of graduate school with emphasize on mass spectrometry is desirable. · Candidate must have first hand experience in bioanalysis that include instrumentation (LC-MS/MS, and HPLC), chromatography, solution chemistry, extraction techniques (e.g.  SPE and automation (liquid handler, 96-well format)), and electronic LIMS.· Candidate should have a broad knowledge in Good Laboratory Practices, product development, PK and drug metabolism. · Candidate should have the ability to work in a project team environment, have excellent oral and written communication skills. · Good leadership skills are desirable.  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