Career Opportunities

Current Job Opportunities:

Study Director in Toxicology

Pacific BioLabs (PBL), Northern California's leading bioscience testing facility, is looking for a dynamic individual with outstanding communication skills, a get-it-done attitude, and an eagerness to learn.

PBL is an independent laboratory offering services in toxicology, biocompatibility, pharmacology and microbiology. PBL has been serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries for over 20 years.

Basic Functions and General Scope

The Study Director in Toxicology will be responsible for conduct of pharmacology and toxicology studies at PBL. For GLP-compliant studies, the Study Director will be the individual with primary responsibility for assuring these studies conform to regulatory guidelines. The Study Director will participate, with management, in scheduling and resource allocation for studies across all of Toxicology.

Position Reports To: Vice President, Toxicology

Specific Responsibilities

The Study Director will be responsible for proper conduct of all study aspects, including study initiation, study performance, animal health monitoring, outsource of subcontract activities, report writing, and maintaining complete and accurate records. The Study Director will supervise and coordinate the technical activities of staff to ensure successful study conduct in these areas of responsibility. The ability to work in a GMP/GLP-compliant environment and in concert with the QA Department is also a critical component to the successful completion of responsibilities.

The Study Director will interact directly with clients in the design and implementation of studies. Interpretation of study results and communicating those results to the client are important responsibilities of this position.

The Study Director will also participate in, and contribute to, the development and implementation of new pharmacology, safety pharmacology, and toxicology techniques and models. These new techniques and models will be developed in response to specific client needs and in response to changing regulatory and industry expectations.

Position/Personal Requirements

A BS (or equivalent degree) in physical or biological sciences is required; an MS or PhD in physical or biological sciences is expected. Experience in management of toxicology studies, animal disease models, or surgical models can substitute for education. It is expected that the Study Director will have an understanding of general toxicological principles and procedures; experience with the techniques used in test article preparation, test article administration, collection of tissue specimens, and general laboratory techniques is also expected.

The successful Study Director will be independent, results-oriented, and have a hands-on attitude. They will demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team member in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. The successful Study Director will also have good attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Compensation/Benefits

Compensation package will be commensurate with background and experience. PBL has a comprehensive benefits package (including 401K, health and dental plans), and offers a flexible work schedule.

To Apply

Interested candidates should email their cover letter, resume and salary expectation to assistant@PacificBioLabs.com or fax a copy to 510 964 0551.