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Employment Opportunities at KAR
Laboratories, Inc.
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Research Scientist
1/25/2008 - KAR Bioanalytical, Inc. has an
opening for a top-level scientist. Daily
activities will include method development
including sample preparation and/or instrumental
analysis of biological and non-biological
samples for experimental compounds (drug
discovery) and also common pharmaceutical drugs
and products. Knowledge and experience with FDA
GLP protocols and procedures are required as
well as an expert-level, practical and working
knowledge of separation sciences, including LC
and particularly LC-MS-MS. Candidates should
have a background in bioanalytical chemistry,
possess excellent problem-solving and
organizational skills, as well as good
laboratory and computer skills. Knowledge of
Watson LIMS, Millennium, and Sciex Analyst is a
plus. At least a bachelors degree in a
science-related field is required, while an
advanced degree is highly desirable. The base
annual salary is dependant upon education and
experience, starting at 70,000 and could go as
high as $110,000 per year plus bonuses,
benefits, and incentives for a proven mass
spectrometrist and methods development expert.
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KAR Laboratories, Inc. benefits include:
- Prepaid Health Insurance,
Blue Cross/Blue Shield preventative,
$5 million cap, $20 office visit, Prescription Card
- Dental and optical insurance, 50% co-pay up to
$1200/year
- 401k Retirement Program: KAR contributes a sum equal to 5%
of your gross earnings each
quarter into your account. Employees can also contribute their own pre-tax
earnings.
- Profit Sharing:
Averages about 5%.
8% of
gross earnings were paid to each employee in 2003, and 6% in 2004
- Performance Bonus program for salaried workers
- Vacation: 12 to 20 paid days per year,
2-year cap
- Holidays: 8 days paid per year
- Sick Pay: 65 hours per year with no
cap on unused sick time
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Continuing
Education - 100% of tuition and lab fee
- Direct Deposit payroll option
- Group events (traditional Holiday Party at the Black Swan,
catered lunches, field trips, dinner parties): several per
year, paid by KAR
- Corporate Fitness Center with treadmill, elliptical stair
climber, bicycle, universal weight machine, free weights, and high-end
audio
system
- Hours: Monday through Friday on a single shift
- KAR Laboratories, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Click here to view our policy.
KAR's generous fringe benefits package adds about 50% to the compensation
package. Details are available in KAR's Employee Handbook.
KAR's high standards present a challenge for all employees. This means that
the KAR selection criteria will create a hurdle to all but the most able and committed
professionals. KAR looks for a higher level of performance, a greater range of expertise,
and a higher degree of flexibility, responsibility, and involvement than most
chemists would expect to encounter. KAR considers only the highest motivated, independent self-starters
committed to maintain KAR's reputation for quality and
service.
APPLICANTS: To be considered for employment, please
mail your
resume on paper to the attention of Human Resources. To comply with
employment laws, emailed or faxed resumes
or employment inquiries cannot be accepted. If we offer you a position, and you accept, the offer is
contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation and drug
test, and evidence that you are eligible to work for any employer in the United
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