Senior Research Scientist II

Job Description:At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.Job SummaryTypically a doctorate-level position with experience, which requires quality scientific performance both in applied and exploratory aspects of drug discovery research .Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates special skills and knowledge into a particular research project as evidenced by proven success at the bench. Demonstrates a high level of initiative in performing experiments, particularly when problems are encountered which require troubleshooting.Conducts several experiments, some moderately complex, in parallel. Performs calculations and draws final conclusions regarding progress and results of work. Quickly learns and accurately performs new procedures involving a range of technologies. Reads and understands the scientific and technical literature in order to bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory.Exhibits documented professional maturity to direct a laboratory associate. Capable of training scientific staff in laboratory techniques in order that staff can function independently. May mentor PhD level scientists and/or supervise their activities in well-defined, project-specific assignments.Required to present results of independent experiments at section meetings, write reports for internal communications as well as patents and complete scientific papers for peer reviewed journals. Required to present a seminar on a regular basis.Demonstrate an expertise, at least in one area of research/technology as evidenced by publications, patents or company reports.Contribute to the development of new products not simply by performing routine assays and procedures, but through the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field.Shows maturity as a scientist either through proven ability to contribute to drug discovery or exploratory research projects. Demonstrates scientific curiosity through reading and talking to colleagues.Basic QualificationsPh.D. with a minimum of 2 years experience, preferably of which are postdoctoral experience, or a Master's Degree with a minimum of 10-12 years of experience or a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12-14 years of experience. Only internal candidates with a BS or MS degree will be considered for this position.Relocation is not available for this position.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs. For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.Job Experience:See above.Expected Travel Time: None       www.wyeth.com/careers Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives: Please Read Carefully. Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void.Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.