Jobs Available: Associate Scientist in Safety Pharmacology sought by MPI

MPI is seeking an Associate Scientist in Safety Pharmacology for its headquarters in Mattawan, Michigan.


Responsibilities
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible to support the Safety Pharmacology (SP) and Neurobehavioral Sciences (NBS) departments by assisting in various model development efforts, assisting and performing surgical procedures including post-operative follow-up care/assessment, telemetry study set-up, completing the testing/validation of new models, and reporting/presenting project data to Study Directors or other internal staff, sponsors, and externally at conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the function and result to be accomplished include but are not limited to those listed:

• Perform telemetry procedures and/or surgical procedures daily (or per schedule), according to approved protocol, by having detailed familiarization of the approved protocol and applicable SOPs.

• Sign documentation (study specific procedures, surgical records, protocol familiarizations, SOP reviews, training records, validation documentation, etc.).

• Provide daily direction to technical staff and ensure pre-study preparation for scheduled studies, including acquiring supplies and equipment; preparing surgical and study records; regularly corresponding with Study Director and Sponsor; and conducting technical staff training.

• Provide post-operative follow-up patient care as needed, including monitoring, and complication correction and prevention.

• Research and develop telemetry and other core development models (proposals) that extend the capabilities of the MPI Research SP/NBS division; contribute to the development of 999 study justifications Capital Expenditure requests; and review draft protocols, as needed. Serve as a key asset in the following: designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing results for presentation in verbal (oral presentation) or written (poster, manuscript) format.

• Provide telemetry and/or surgical support, complication correction and prevention, and training of In-life technicians.

• Conduct tours for Sponsors, technical staff and guests within the telemetry areas, exhibiting a positive, respectful and friendly demeanor, contributing to a constructive study experience for all parties involved.

• Complete all assigned events in validated system, 100 percent of the time if required by the needs of Study Directors and/or Sponsors. · Punctual and reliable attendance according to MPI Research company policy.

Qualifications
• BS in relevant field and 3 years relevant experience; or

• HS / GED and 5 years relevant experience / Internal candidates, Research Assoc. 3 (Gr 6). · Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions and including ability to learn a validated system.

• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. · Ability to work under specific time constraints

Benefits at a Glance

MPI Research provides the following competitive benefits:

• Three choices of medical coverage, including prescription drug and vision coverage.

• Two choices of dental coverage.

• Medical and dependent pre-tax flexible spending accounts.

• Paid time off bank and holidays.

• Retirement savings plan – 401K plan with company matching on employee contributions.

• Short/Long term disability plans, voluntary life insurance, and company paid life insurance.
 
• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Employee assistance program.
 
• Employees at MPI Research also are given the opportunity to participate in company-sponsored events, wellness programs, self-directed work teams and open communications programs such as the All Employee Survey.

• Relocation / Sign-on Bonus are available to qualified candidates.

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