BioHouston

Technology Manager

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:50 GMT

Title: Technology Manager Description: The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, a leading academic health sciences center located on the Texas Gulf Coast, is searching for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our Technology Management Office in the Office of the President. Join an institution with a reputation for advancing health care through education, research and innovation. In addition to UTMB’s more than 12,500 faculty and staff, we are home to more than 2,000 students in the schools of medicine, snursing, allied health sciences and graduate biomedical sciences. The Technology Manager will encourage faculty to disclose inventions resulting from research in order to secure appropriate protections and potential public benefit through commercialization. In addition, incumbent will manage a portfolio of intellectual properties and coordinate all patent activities, including legal requirements and financial and status reporting. Duties also...

Staff Scientist

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:23:00 GMT

Title: Staff Scientist Description: Stematix, Inc is a Houston-based start up company whose mission is to bring safe and effective stem cell therapies to more people, faster. We are seeking dedicated, motivated scientists for our Research and Development team who will thrive in an intense start-up environment in the fast-growing area of Adult Stem Cell Therapy. Primary duties include isolation, processing and culture of human primary cells, cell-based assays, and FACS analysis. Other tasks include data analysis, maintenance of lab equipment, and inventory and supply of materials. Will require limited weekend work for culture maintenance. Will report directly to Technical Director. Salary is commensurate with experience. Required Experience: Must hold at least a BS in the Life Sciences, MS preferred, with 4-5 years (for BS), or 2-3 years (for MS) prior experience working in an academic or industry laboratory. Must have prior experience with primary cell culture and sterile...

Director R&D

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Director R&D Description: This individual will have the unique opportunity to utilize their scientific skills in the environment of an innovative life science company. This person will have responsibility in conducting and managing daily experiments and team members that are critical to project deadlines. You will work closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to assist with experimental designs, project execution, meet deadlines, and generate formal reports. Technical applications include basic laboratory techniques with strong emphasis on immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry analysis. This person will be responsible for writing scientific proposals including small business grants. We are looking for someone who is a good team player, meticulously detailed and organized, and has good communication skills. Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate degree in a scientific related discipline Minimum of 5 years research experience in industry or...

Licensing Assistant

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:06:30 GMT

Title: Licensing Assistant
Description: Provides research and analysis services to one or more licensing personnel within the Office of Technology Commercialization. Such research and analysis is provided to licensing personnel through reports, databases and other forms of information essential for the successful transfer of the A&M System’s proprietary research results to commercial application through license agreements. Required Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, agriculture or life science or equivalent combination of education and experience (eight years experience with high school graduation or four years with an Associate degree).
This Job Requires the Follow Skills:

One year professional technology transfer experience in industry or in technology transfer operation in academia, or laboratory research experience as obtained in completing in an advanced degree in engineering, agriculture or life science. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Texas A&M University Human Relations (Add to Contacts)
(979) 458-6169

Texas A&M System

Regulatory Submissions Manager (RSM 23165)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:08:29 GMT

Title: Regulatory Submissions Manager (RSM 23165)
Description:

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining existing IND/CTA submissions and preparing amendments and annual reports in compliance with FDA regulations. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: working with CROs for ex-US submissions; coordinating with functional leads in various disciplines to assemble documents including writing, reviewing, editing and publishing submissions; assisting with pre-IND meeting briefing packages and initial IND submissions for new programs; representing the department on multi-disciplinary development sub-teams; mentoring personnel; and other duties as assigned or required.

For Consideration, please send your resume with cover letter, indicating position interest to the contact below.

Required Experience:

Minimum of five years experience in a regulatory position within a biotech, pharmaceutical or clinical research organization
Experience with electronic filing submissions preferred
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment

This Job Requires the Follow Skills:
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time

Contact info:

Human Resources (Add to Contacts)
281-863-8050 (FAX)

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

8800 Technology Forest Place

The Woodlands, TX 77381
US

Clinical Project Manager Clinical Development (CPM 23894)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:07:51 GMT

Title: Clinical Project Manager Clinical Development (CPM 23894) Description: This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Phase 1-3 world-wide clinical trials of drug candidates by ensuring that high quality and valid data supports regulatory applications and approvals of new-marketed products and indications. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: managing Clinical personnel to conduct investigator identification, selection, training and routine monitoring; maintaining and negotiating vendor contracts; managing budgets and payments; serving as the study lead on Clinical project teams; participating in the design and development of clinical study protocols and CRFs across a range of therapeutic areas to ensure monitoring efforts fully complement the drug development process within established timelines; managing and executing trials through a combination of internal and external (CRO) staff; and other duties as assigned or required. ...

Database Administrator I (EI DA 25030)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:07:01 GMT

Title: Database Administrator I (EI DA 25030) Description: Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of breakthrough treatments for human disease located in The Woodlands Texas. We are systematically discovering the physiological and behavioral functions of genes to identify potential points of therapeutic intervention, or drug targets. We have identified and validated more than 100 targets with promising profiles for drug discovery. Our physiology-based approach to understanding gene function and our use of knockouts to model expected drug action are designed to identify new ways to treat major human diseases and create an extensive pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs in the therapeutic areas of diabetes and obesity, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric and neurological disorders, cancer, immune system disorders and ophthalmic disease. We are currently recruiting for a Database Administrator I. This...

Sr. Human Factors Engineer

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Sr. Human Factors Engineer Description: This position will be within the Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility (ABF) that is part of the Space Human Factors Laboratory within the Habitability and Human Factors Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The ABF is tasked to research and evaluate flight equipment, procedures, and systems from the perspective of biomechanics, human performance, and ergonomics. The programs supported by the ABF include astronaut candidate physical strength and anthropometric measurement for astronaut selection, Shuttle and ISS operational support, and advanced project support. For example, ABF personnel have tested and evaluated crew work procedures and equipment, space suit design, extravehicular (EVA) and intravehicular (IVA) human performance issues, EVA/IVA tool design, and EVA/IVA crew-induced loads. Data gathered by the ABF are used to improve crew living and working condition in order to enhance productivity and operational...

Research Technician

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Research Technician Description: This individual will have the unique opportunity to utilize their scientific skills in the environment of an innovative life sciences company. This person will have responsibility in conducting daily experiments that are critical to project deadlines. You will work closely with project managers to assist with experiments, meet deadlines, and generate formal reports. Technical applications include basic laboratory techniques with strong emphasis in immunohistochemistry, fluorescence imaging, western blot and flow cytometry analysis. We are looking for someone who is a good team player, meticulously detailed and organized, and has good communication skills. Required Experience: BS in biology or scientific discipline This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Good communication skills Education Required: BS degree Planned Duration of Employment: Full Time Position reports to: Research Scientists Contact info: Diana Radwan ...

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Description: This individual will have the unique opportunity to utilize their scientific skills in the environment of an innovative life sciences company. This person will have responsibility in conducting daily R&D experiments that are critical to project deadlines. You will work closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to assist with experiments, meet deadlines, and generate formal reports. This fellow will have the ability to publish and gain experience in an industrial scientific lab setting. Technical applications include basic laboratory techniques with strong emphasis in immunohistochemistry, fluorescence imaging, western blot and flow cytometry analysis, RNA analysis. We are looking for someone who is a good team player, meticulously detailed and organized, and has good communication skills. Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate degree Experience in oncology related research is preferred Experience in hematology...

Senior Research Scientist

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Senior Research Scientist Description: This individual will have the unique opportunity to utilize their scientific skills in the environment of an innovative life sciences company. This person will have responsibility in conducting daily experiments that are critical to project deadlines. You will work closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to assist with experiments, meet deadlines, and generate formal reports. Technical applications include basic laboratory techniques with strong emphasis in immunohistochemistry, fluorescence imaging, western blot and flow cytometry analysis. We are looking for someone who is a good team player, meticulously detailed and organized, and has good communication skills. Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate degree Experience in oncology related research is preferred but not required Experience in hematology research is a plus This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Writing and verbal communication skills are required ...

Office Manager

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Title: Office Manager Description: SeqWright, Inc. is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Office Manager. The Office Manager is responsible for new employee orientation, compensation and benefits issues, employee handbook updates, and payroll and A/R assistance. Individuals must have a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of human resources and accounting experience. Professional demeanor, excellent oral and written skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. Knowledge of MAS90 is desirable. Experience in reviewing contracts is a plus. Candidates should submit resumes to jobs@seqwright.com. SeqWright, Inc. is a contract research organization specializing in molecular biology services, including DNA sequencing. SeqWright supports research and FDA submission applications for scientists in academia and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Required Experience: Human resources Benefits Compensation Payroll Accounting Invoicing This Job Requires...

Organic Chemist

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Title: Organic Chemist Description: Under the supervision of a Senior Scientist, this employee will be responsible for synthesizing new cancer-targeting ligands for diagnostic imaging, quality control testing of raw and finished products and evaluating products using NMR and HPLC. This may involve multi-step synthesis on small or large scale along with possibility of developing new synthetic routes. Duties involve execution of experiments, analysis and documentation of experimental data, and communication of results to the supervisor and/or the teams. Required Experience: 4 years relevant work experience for B.S or 2-5 years work experience for M.S. level applicants Experience in synthetic chemistry is desirable Prior industry / biotechnology experience is advantageous This Job Requires the Follow Skills: Clear oral and written communication skills Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment Education Required: B.S./M.S. in Chemistry (internships for...