Hello, here is our most current listing of positions available. Our position in BioInformatics was filled by someone who responded to my posting here. Thank you so much for the air time. If you know people in your professional or social circles who are looking and are serious about positions in CT please forward this listing to them or mention our name so that they can give me a call. Thanks, so much.-- Sandy Q.C. Chemist-(2nd Shift)- Fairfield County, CT- ENTRY LEVEL CANDIDATES HERE ARE FINE. A rock-solid, financially-secure, privately-held manufacturer seeks a Q.C. Chemist to handle a wide range of activities on their second shift. This is an employee-oriented, non-union company with a "no layoff" philosophy. When business is slow, they go to four day weeks. Business conditions are improving here, and there is no company debt. They boast of many professional long term employees. You will be running plenty of wet chemistry and analytical tests on hundreds of inorganic products on second shift. The instrumentation used includes HPLC, AA, GC, IR, and there is extensive work with computer spreadsheets. The work will include reproducibility and repeatability studies, and the atmosphere is supposed to be fun, with plenty of bantering. The salary range is dependent upon industry experience. The person being replaced made a $34,000 base with a $5,200 shift differential, making an annual salary of $39,200. We will send qualified recruits to the $50,000 area with some industrial experience. In addition, this company underwrites 100% of the family medical expenses, offers a company paid pension, and gives bonuses for above average performance. The requirements for this position include a BS in Science (Chemistry is perfect), some exposure to wet chemistry, i.e. titration, and at least academic background in GC, AA, and HLPC. Any prior work background in a ISO 9001 shop is strongly preferred. PERMANENT BIOTECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL OPPORTUNITIES August 12, 2002 1. CLINICAL STUDY LEADER- New Haven County- This biotech is doubling its size in the next year, gearing up for drug production. They are proud of their casual, freewheeling atmosphere. You will lead one or more clinical drug trials, work with CROs, develop program guidelines, budgets, payment schedules, monitoring plans, check adherence to protocols, visit sites, train staff, & more. Requires a BA/or MS in Bioscience with 3 or more years experience running clinical trials with a pharmaceutical or biotech house. Salary ranges from $60K to $75K, plus 10% bonus. Decent benefits include stock options, tuition aid, relo. & co. matched 401 (k). 2. ANALYTICAL CHEMIST or BIOCHEMIST- New Haven County- This biotech is doubling its size in the next year, gearing up for drug production. They are proud of their casual, freewheeling atmosphere. You will be doing protein characterization, bioanalytical development, proteomics, & drug formulation using HPLC, SDS-PAGE, 2D electrophoresis, CD, & fluorescence spectroscopy on proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, peptides, glycosylations, & post transnational modifications. Requires BS in Chem or Biochem & 1+ years exp. doing protein characterization & assay development using HPLC & SDS-PAGE. Some Mass spec is preferred. $40- $50K + 10% bonus. Decent benefits include stock options, tuition aid, relo. & co. matched 401 (k). 3. I.T. BUSINESS PROCESS LEADER- New Haven County, CT. This biotech is doubling its size in the next year, gearing up for drug production. Reporting to a V.P, this person will put together a conceptual plan for all IT services, software, and platforms for all depts. for the next five years. Starting with a plan for electronic validation submissions to the FDA, this person will also build the conceptual framework for HR, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Commercial, and more. Requires some supervisory/Project Management exp. in IT with a biotech or pharmaceutical house, BS degree or better, and solid exp. with FDA automated submissions. $100- 120K, + bonus, + fine benefit package, including relocation. 4. ORGANIC CHEMISTS (2)- New Haven County, CT ONE OF THESE OPENINGS IS FOR AN ENTRY LEVEL Phd or POSTDOC! This startup biotech outfit has an untraditional, relaxed atmosphere, accessible, visionary management, the latest development tools, and millions in the bank for drug discovery. This new drug discovery group which has grown by a factor of seven in the past year. You will focus on core templates for drug discovery, and improve the properties of drug targets. Jr. Position requires PhD in Organic Chemistry & interest in drug discovery with a salary of $60- $70K. Staff position requires PhD with 2+ yrs. in drug discovery experience with a biotech or pharmaceutical house with a salary of $85K-$95K. Both positions include stock options & three weeks vacation the first year. 5. MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST- New Haven County, CT. This company has $40,000,000 in the bank for new product development on an exciting new line of products. You will be refining and improving a scientific instrument and taking it through the manufacturing process. The requirements are for three or more years experience in R & D as a molecular biologist with a BS or MS in Biological Sciences, plus some background in DNA sequencing. $75,000 to $80,000. In addition to this, there is a cafeteria style plan for HMO, POS, or PPOs, dental insurance, a matched 401 (k) plan with a 100% match up to 5% of employee contribution with company stock (pre IPO), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short term and long term disability, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, credit union, day care discounts, free flu shots, even pet health insurance, paid marriage and death leave, paid relocation, and more. 6. CELL CULTURE MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE- New Haven County, CT. This booming biotech outfit is doubling its employees in the next year. They have a strong capital base with products out in clinical trials already. You'll be supporting a spanking new pilot-plant cell culture operation involving clinical proteins, with cell banking, thawing, expansion, and operation of seed bioreactors, media, and reagent preparation. Requires 2 yrs.+ of cell culturing exp., BS in Biological Science, and knowledge of CMPs. Casual, friendly environment here. $35- $40K plus 9% bonus, stock options & fine benefits with relo. & tuition. 7. ASSOC. DIR. OF MARKETING- New Haven County, CT. This booming biotech outfit is doubling its employees in the next year. They have a strong capital base with products out in clinical trials already. Reporting to a VP, you will lead the co.'s marketing & brand management programs through new product development. Requires 3+ yrs. exp. in marketing with a biotech, pharmaceutical, or a agency with biotech clients, and a scientific undergrad degree with advanced education in marketing or MBA. $90-95K-maybe more, plus 9% bonus + stock options & fine benefits with relocation package and tuition aid. 8. RESEARCH ASSOCIATES-Medicinal Chemistry- New Haven County, CT. This biotech startup has grown by a factor of six in eighteen months! They have secured many years worth of venture capital funding to develop their therapeutic agents. You will using parallel synthesis, solid-phase synthesis, & computational chemistry (QSAR & chemoinformatics) in drug discovery. This company offers decent benefits which include choice of HMOs, stock options, 401 (k) plan, dental plan, relo. assistance, tuition aid, and more. They require a BS or MS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, & 2 or more years experience doing organic synthesis using parallel & solid-phase synthesis. Salary ranges from $40,000 to $60,000. 9. RESEARCH SCIENTIST-Medicinal Chemistry- New Haven County, CT. Entry level PhDs are acceptable here. This biotech startup has grown by a factor of six in eighteen months! They have secured many years worth of venture capital funding to develop their therapeutic agents. You will using parallel synthesis, solid-phase synthesis, & computational chemistry (QSAR & chemoinformatics) in drug discovery. This company offers decent benefits which include choice of HMOs, stock options, 401 (k) plan, dental plan, relo. assistance, tuition aid, and more. They require a PhD or MS in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry, & some experience doing organic synthesis. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $87,000...maybe more 10. SYSTEMS VALIDATION MANAGER-New Haven County, CT- This booming biotech outfit is doubling its employees in the next year. They have a strong capital base with products out in clinical trials already. You will be establish & manage all efforts regarding validation & compliance of I.T. systems to meet regulatory agency requirements. Requires 3+ years experience in regulatory agency compliance & validation of computer systems with a pharmaceutical or biotech house. $75K - $95K + 10% bonus + stock options and fine benefits include paid relocation. 11. MEDICAL DIRECTORS, Cardiology & Nephrology- New Haven County, CT- This biotechnology company has a strong capital base (ten years of funding) in developing novel therapeutics for treatment of a wide range of diseases. The last two years this company has seen a 200% growth in size, and they will double again this year. These medical directors will design, implement, monitor, & manage all phase of the clinical development process on nine new programs, ranging from phase one to phase three. These require an MD or Ph.D. Degree, board certification in Cardiology or Nephrology, & 2 or more years exp. in clinical trial management with a biotech or pharmaceutical house, including clinical operations, clinical protocol design, safety evaluations, and FDA interactions. The salaries are open, but the $150,000 area is fine, with 10% bonus and stock option plan. Paid relocation. 12. SCIENTIST- PROTEIN PURIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION- Boston, MA area. This is an exciting, international, highly profitable biotech with eight products in the pipeline. You will assist the manufacturing group in problems associated with protein purification, folding, & characterization with new products, doing recovery and improving assays. Requires 10 yrs. exp.+ in protein purification, folding, & characterization with a pharmaceutical or biotech house and a scientific degree. $70-95K + relocation. 13. DIR. REGULATORY AFFAIRS- Boston, MA area. This is an exciting, international, highly profitable biotech with eight products in the pipeline. You will manage a small regulatory staff on both European and U.S. regulatory approvals, advise the executive committee, & ensure worldwide compliance. Requires 10 years in regulatory affairs, with at least 5 with a pharmaceutical or biotech house, plus experience gaining registrations with both U.S. & European agencies. $130-150K.maybe more, & fine benefits with relocation. 14. DIR. REGULATORY AFFAIRS LABELING & PROMOTION- Boston, MA area- You'll manage a staff of regulatory professionals in labeling, promotion, & advertising with this global biotech outfit. Also involves working with FDA, & TPP, working with marketing, medical production & legal depts. supporting registration, and more. Requires MS or PhD in Biological Science with 6+ years of Regulatory Affairs exp. with pharmaceutical or biotech house, concentrating in the labeling & promotion area. $125K- $135K.or more. 15. DIRECTOR, QUALITY CONTROL- New Haven County, CT. This booming biotech outfit is doubling its employees in the next year. They have a strong capital base with products out in clinical trials already. You will direct QA/QC operations including pre-approval inspections and validation in a GMP lab environment. Requires 10+ yrs. of Q.C. exp., mgmt. exp. in biotech or pharmaceutical field, knowledge of GMPs, and experience with automated laboratory data management systems, coupled with a biological science BS degree. $90 -95K + 10% bonus + stock options and fine benefits. Relocation is possible. 16. QA VALIDATION ENGINEER- New Haven County, CT -This biotechnology company has a strong capital base (ten years of funding) in developing novel therapeutics for treatment of a wide range of diseases. The last two years this company has seen a 200% growth in size, and they will double again this year. You will handle all aspects of the validation process to meet cGMP/GLP & regulatory validation requirements. Requires BS & 5+ yrs. exp. in validation process with a pharmaceutical house. $60K - $70K + 10% bonus, & stock options. 17. COMPLIANCE AUDITOR- REG. AFFAIRS- New Haven County, CT -This biotechnology company has a strong capital base (ten years of funding) in developing novel therapeutics for treatment of a wide range of diseases. The last two years this company has seen a 200% growth in size, and they will double again this year. You will handle all tasks to ensure compliance with GCPs & develop SOPs for FDA rules. Requires BS & 2+ yrs. exp. in compliance auditing with a pharmaceutical house. 50K - $65K + 10% bonus, & stock options. 18. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE- New Haven County, CT -This biotechnology company has a strong capital base (ten years of funding) in developing novel therapeutics for treatment of a wide range of diseases. The last two years this company has seen a 200% growth in size, and they will double again this year. You will be scaling up microbial & mammalian cell processes, including fermentor operation, & media development. Requires MS & 3+ yrs. exp. in mammalian cell culture media development with a pharmaceutical house. 50K - $65K + 10% bonus, & stock options. 19. BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEER- New Haven County, CT -This biotechnology company has a strong capital base (ten years of funding) and a close business relationship with a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company in developing novel therapeutics for treatment of cardiovascular, autoimmune disorders, inflammation and cancer. The last two years this company has seen a 200% growth in size. Decent benefits here include stock options, matched 401(k), tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. This Engineer would be coming in at the ground level for the scale-up effort and would be setting the guidelines. Responsibilities of this position will include cell culture development of proteins and antibodies from NSO and CHO cell lines, including media optimization, process development, scale-up and technology transfer to manufacturing operations. Requires two years or more experience developing mammalian cell culture expression processes, coupled with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering. $75,000 - $95,000 + 10% bonus. (Sorry, all positions require permanent U.S. residency.) Interested parties should contact Sandra Benge for more information at (203) 925-1500, FAX: (203) 925-1881. Email: bengeks@connix.com CHECK DAILY UPDATED POSTINGS ON POSITIONS UNDER "BIOTECH" AT www.kirklandsearch.com Technical Recruiting since 1981 Sandra Benge, Recruiter KirklandSEARCH 203 925-1500 www.kirklandsearch.com bengeks@connix.com