Analytical/Preformulation Scientist

Forest has been named one of Fortune?s ?Fastest Growing Companies? five years running. We attribute our growth and success to three invaluable, proven assets: the caliber of our resources, the strength of our strategies and the talent of our employees.

We are a company of varied personalities and skills, all working as one to provide superior products that improve quality of life. Our diverse portfolio includes Lexapro, Namenda and Benicar, treating such conditions as depression, Alzheimer?s disease, hypertension and others.

The following position is available in our growing Pharmaceutical Research & Development Division in Long Island, NY:

Analytical / Preformulation Scientist, Exploratory Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Research and Development
Farmingdale, NY

Job Responsibilities:
?Provide HPLC, LC/MS, LC/MS/MS project support within the Pharmaceutical R&D departments
?Maintain instrumentation lab
?Conduct in vitro and/or in vivo studies to assist in drug discovery and development
?Develop appropriate analytical methodology and procedures
?Provide analytical instrumentation training to chemists

Job Requirements/Education:
?B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline with 2 ? 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
?Hands-on experience in analytical instrumentation (particularly LC/MS/MS) is a must.
?Good understanding of in vitro techniques (bio-relevant dissolution, cell culture absorption models) is highly desirable
?Excellent verbal and written communication skills
?Must be able to work in a team environment in a matrix organization

Forest offers generous compensation packages, comprehensive training programs, stock options and profit sharing, progressive benefits and a diverse and dynamic workplace. Please e-mail your resume with the appropriate reference code and salary requirements to: Haylee Bell, Human Resources Consultant, Forest Laboratories at