Position DescriptionAbsorption Systems is seeking an Ocular Scientist with requirements of a broad knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and biochemistry to help develop and support in vivo models to screen therapeutics and devices being developed for various ocular disorders.
Experience with ocular surgical, dosing and sampling techniques is required.
The Ocular Scientist will assist in the development of protocols and criteria to effectively carry out experiments.
The Scientist will provide Sponsors with written and oral updates of scientific data generated during the conduct of the studies they oversee.
They may also participate in presentations at scientific meetings and/or preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Expertise to guide investigators (Sponsors) on the approaches necessary to characterize the pharmacological effects of their molecules based on disease mechanisms is valuable.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Scientist will perform the following duties and responsibilities:Functional role of Principal Investigator or Study Director for preclinical ophthalmic studiesParticipate in study design and the development and generation of study protocolsManage the conduct of preclinical studies, evaluate the data and assist in the writing and review of final reportsDevelop and execute research studies to expand research capabilities.Develop and execute training programs for junior team membersWrite or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assure facility compliance with applicable regulations, Client expectations, and current industry standardsMay be required to serve on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)Perform other duties as directed by management.Requirements:Hands on in vivo experience with multiple species, at a minimum, rodent and rabbit.Ability to perform ocular injections, such as, sub-conjunctival, sub-tenon, retrobulbar, intravitreal, and/or subretinal injections.Experience with various imaging modalities, such as, Optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography.Experience with other ocular techniques, such as, intraocular pressure measurements, electroretinography (ERG), or optokinetic response (OKR).Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study protocols.Must be flexible to work various schedules and hours as well as provide comprehensive, after-hours, and on-call coverage as needed.Education:Graduate level degree (e.g.
M.S.
/PhD, DVM) required.
Post-doctoral candidates are preferred.Additional training in the GLPs and other applicable regulations required.Experience:Minimum 3 to 6 years of experience required, based education.BenefitsAbsorption Systems cares about our work community and offers a variety of benefits allowing employees the opportunity to customize a benefits package that meets their personal needs.
Company benefits include the following:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plan with Employer ContributionHealth Reimbursement Account Funded by EmployerHealthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Employer PaidVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Child(ren)Long Term Disability 100% Employer Paid401k with Employer MatchProfit SharingEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout Absorption Systems, a Pharmaron CompanyAbsorption Systems, founded in 1996, assists pharmaceutical and medical device companies in identifying and overcoming ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion and Toxicity) barriers in the development of drugs, biologics and medical devices.
Additionally, Absorption Systems goes deep into each of those areas, offering in vitro, in situ and in vivo models to assess the properties in question.
The company’s mission is to continually develop innovative research tools that can be used to accurately predict human outcomes or to explain unanticipated human outcomes when they occur.
Absorption Systems has facilities in Exton, PA, San Diego, CA, and Boston, MA to serve customers throughout the world.Alongside of our enthusiasm for science and research, we have a passion to see each and every one of our employees grow and succeed both personally and professionally.
We encourage our employees to continually enhance their ability to contribute to the success of the organization and advance their careers.
Absorption Systems is committed to creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and work in collaboration with each other while being passionate about innovation.
The professional culture of our organization is a goal-oriented environment full of internally driven and motivated professionals.
Our company is unique in the fact that there is freedom for autonomy to execute and the ability for each employee to grow in directions that align their individual aspirations with company growth.Please visit to learn more.Absorption Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.