Job Information
Actalent Study Director in Madison, Wisconsin
Description
Discovery In Vitro Screening Team (DMPK) Chemistry lab work but the theory is more biology. In-vitro works all with test tubes. End product is data. Trying to find trends in the study like trends against the biological samples. Research Assistants will work with biological samples like plasma, blood, urine, feces and etc. Will be both animal and human samples. In this role, the candidate will be cross trained on both the biology and chemistry side of the business. If they come with biology/cell culture experience, they will start there or if they come with chemistry/wet chemistry experience, they will start there. Chemistry side, will run the following: Support in life team and process samples by running basic wet chemistry techniques like pipetting, plate reader, liquid handlers, and centrifuge. Will be running stability assays, protein binding assays and enzyme inhibition assays Will operate Mass Spec and LC-MS, doing extractions and running own samples run radio reader compounds Biology side: Cell culture is the focus/mammalian cell culture Maintain cell lines and grow cell lines to get ready for assays- will be working with various cell lines cell counting sterile technique Seeding cells onto assay plates Harvesting plates Running extractions The work is like an Animal study- someone prepares the dose- someone administers the dose in the animal- take blood samples based on time points- extracting samples and those samples get sent for analysis. This individual will handle the animal study all in test tubes (not animal or clinical setting). Will be using a cell line, blood or plasma. Will be doing studies from start to finish. Very variable day-to-day- looking at data one day and then running tests the other Plating- running assays Fast paced/high stress environment Assay development Will be running research projects for clients Working as a "working study director" where eventually they will be the main contact with their clients Need to be able to get handed a method and be able to run it Will be problem solving- understand the big picture of the project and what tools to use to solve it
Skills
aseptic technique, sterile technique, chemistry, wet chemistry, lc-ms, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, liquid handling, pipetting, biological samples, pcr, biology, cell culture, cell biology, centrifuge
Top Skills Details
aseptic technique,sterile technique,chemistry,wet chemistry,lc-ms,liquid chromatography,mass spectrometry,liquid handling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Drug Discovery or related Life Science field with 0-3 years of experience Looking for more chemistry background than cell biology Looking for experience in drug metabolism or DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics). It’s a core discipline in pharmaceutical research that focuses on how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body Chris is looking for the Big 3: * Coachable * open minded *easily motivated/ready to learn new things/driven Chemistry wet lab experience in (More equipment they have used the better): Hamilton robotics or liquid handling LC-MS UV vis Plate reader Cell counters Pipetting Running any of the following assays: stability, protein binding, enzyme inhibition Biology Lab Experience in: Mammalian cell culture Cloning or plasmid transfections qPCR techniques Plate cells/grow cells sterile technique working with various cell lines
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $43.27/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.