Assistant Scientist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant scientist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for gMP oversight of technical data to ensure that protocols, memos, reports, or analytical methods accurately reflect the data reported in the laboratory notebooks, comply with department SOPs and protocol requirements and adhere to ICH guidelines.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with data visualization software (e.g., plot.ly or Tableau) is strongly preferred
• Experience with a statistical package, language, and/or set of libraries strongly preferred
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, HBase, Cassandra, Neo4J, ) is strongly preferred
• Well-developed organizational, communications (written and oral), human relations, and technical skills
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ethics working with Indigenous peoples and communities
• Demonstrated understanding of sovereignty, Tribal governance, traditional knowledge, different cultures, and place-based or culturally based decision making
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Powerpoint, MS-Word, and Excel (or Mac OSX equivalents)
• Developing and applying methods for the quantitative measurement of agrochemical/veterinary pharmaceutical residues in agricultural and environmental samples

In response to your job posting for assistant scientist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for input into the development of analytical methods, specifications, testing protocols, SOPs, and regulatory documents (NDAs, sNDAs, MAAs, etc.).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of some regulatory risk assessment experimental studies
• Willingness to work with chemical substances that are potentially hazardous to health
• Willingness to work with live invertebrates
• Missouri Asbestos Inspectors License
• Illinois Asbestos Inspectors License also preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of analytical instruments and software utilized for physical and chemical analyses
• Excellent technical and analytical skills including flow cytometry
• Experience with MS Office and data analysis software

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant scientist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for regulatory filings including drafting Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) section of Investigational New Drug (IND) Regulatory Filing.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Having involvement in the development of methods and the analysis of samples from field studies (agricultural produce) and veterinary pharmaceutical residue animal studies
• Requires experience with statistical analysis to investigate species-environment relationships, management of large datasets, and production of GIS products
• Applicants with experience in conducting studies of marine mammal habitats and abundance are preferred
• Experience of laboratory techniques is desirable although training will be provided
• Experience of working with farm animals would also be an advantage but not essential since full training will be provided
• A solid background in coral reef ecosystem studies
• Qualified to BSc level in Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Conscientious and precise laboratory work

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the assistant scientist position.

Previously, I was responsible for sterile packaging technical assistance for quality and regulatory activities including: preparation of technical documents for regulatory filings.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Although not essential a knowledge of High Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry would be an advantage
• Prepare samples for serological and molecular analysis
• Examine seeds and plant product samples for contaminants to meet Plant Health Regulations
• Assist in the screening of plant health propagating material
• Assist in surveys for the presence of quarantine listed pathogens
• Assist in the maintenance of the Mycology and Seed collections
• Additional skills that will be desirable are practical laboratory experience in molecular biology or plant pathology, working with quarantine pathogens, an interest in plants and plant diseases, good IT skills particularly using databases and Microsoft applications including Outlook, and experience of working to accredited standards such as ISO 17025 and ISO 9001

I am excited to be applying for the position of assistant scientist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to IP for patent filing and to regulatory team for the preparation of the preclinical section of regulatory documents.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Data presentation skills
• Perform quantitative mass spectrometry assays
• Develop HPLC, UPLC, and GC methods coupled with a mass spectrometer
• Train new users on mass spectrometry
• Support advanced undergraduate education instrumental analysis chemistry labs
• Past experience with biological sample preparation (plasma, cells, brain tissue, plant extracts)
• Past experience with complete method development and validation of UPLC-MRM protocols for biological samples
• Experience developing quantitative MS based assays of complex matrices