Covance to Add 465 Jobs - June 27, 2012

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharm-Olam has offices among the most populated cities in Europe, Latin America, India, South Africa, and the USA to provide cost effective coverage for oncology studies of all sizes. Pharm-Olam has helped bring 2 oncology compounds to NDA approval and have conducted oncology studies in over 30 countries. The majority of our clinical staff are MDs or PhDs, including oncologists in strategic areas for clinical trials. The incidence of oncology indications and standards of treatment can vary widely, so let Pharm-Olam conduct a complimentary feasibility study specific to your protocol and study budgets to use in your resource planning. Contact us at www.pharm-olam.com, info@pharm-olam.com, USA 1-713-559-7900, UK 44-0-1344-891121.   •  Covance Inc. (CVD) to Add 465 Jobs to Indiana Site More... •  Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Plans to Cut 30 Jobs at Cherokee More... •  Perrigo Company (PRGO) to Invest $40 Million to Expand in Negev Plants More... •  Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) Venture Stays Intact for at Least Two More Years More... •  Consumer Group Urges FDA to Reject Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARNA) Diet Drug More... •  EvaluatePharma Names Debbie Paul CEO, Americas to Lead Growth in Key Region More... •  Sinopharm, Fosun Pharma, China Meheco Corporation Join to Form $157 Million PE Fund More... •  Measure to Raise FDA Funds Goes to Obama More... More Top News Biotech Laboratory Equipment Auction: June 27 - 28 The Branford Group will auction surplus assets to the continuing growth of Capstone Therapeutics, a major therapeutic peptide developer located in Tempe, Arizona. This biotechnology R&D laboratory's assets will be auctioned electronically on June 27 and 28. Included in this sale is late model biotech and analytical lab instruments and a large consumable supply inventory. Visit The Branford Group's website for more info. Register to Bid!. •  Low-Fat Diet After Weight Loss May Raise Risk of Gain, Boston Children's Hospital Study More... •  Coffee in Moderation May Benefit Heart Slightly, Harvard University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Study More... •  Magnets in iPad 2 May Alter Settings on Brain Shunt Devices, University of Michigan Study More... •  Parkinson's Disease Gene Identified With Help of Mennonite Family: University of British Columbia-VCH Research More... •  Curry Spice, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Preserve Walking Ability Following Spinal-Cord Injury, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Study More... •  Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D Supplement Use May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Kidney Stones More... •  Facebook Makes Us Feel Good About Ourselves, University of Georgia Study More... •  Shark Oil for HIV Shot Takes Cue From Hemingway's Old Man, Novartis AG (NVS) Reveals More...   More Featured News SafeBridge Consultants, Inc. announces two Potent Compound Safety Training offerings (may be taken separately or consecutively) The SafeBridge original Potent Compound Safety "Boot Camp"® (Boot Camp I) is a comprehensive two-day course in pharmaceutical potent compound safety focused on training EH&S and related professionals in critical technical concepts and proactive safety programs in pharmaceutical industrial hygiene, occupational and environmental toxicology, analytical chemistry, and risk communication. The SafeBridge Advanced Concepts to Support Drug Development of Potent Compounds from R&D through Manufacturing (Boot Camp II) is a one-day advanced course focused on case studies and problem-solving to address potent compound safety issues in discovery, development, contract manufacturing and commercialization. COURSE SEATING IS LIMITED AND USUALLY SELLS OUT! Oct 23 - 25, 2012 Chicago, IL (USA) Nov 6 - 8, 2012 Liverpool, England (UK) Contact: Susan Custer: susan.custer@safebridge.com or 650-961-4820 x 231 or www.safebridge.com. • Southern Pharm (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Kelly Scientific Resources Downstream Manager of Purification Manage the development and transfer of Protein purification and protein Bio-Conjugation processes (involving monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins) from the client into process development and facilitating its transition into GMP manufacturing. • Biotech Beach (Santa Monica, California) Astellas Pharma US Manufacturing Associate I, Cell Culture Complete assigned tasks associated with Cell Culture bioreactor operation. Accurately record process documentation. Assist in troubleshoot equipment or process issues as required. Assist in technical, operational, and documentation problems. • Rocky Bio (Salt Lake City, Utah) Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Proprietary Under general direction, functions as primary regulatory contact with regulatory authorities for assigned products and projects. Manages preparation of regulatory submissions, briefing packages and presentations for regulatory agency meetings. • BioMidwest (Chicago, Illinois) Takeda Pharmaceuticals Program Manager, GMP Compound Support Leads and manages Quality activities associated with Takeda's pharmaceutical product development programs. This position ensures compliance with applicable regulations and Takeda Quality standards for pharmaceutical operations related to investigational drug product and investigational active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). • Bio NC (Durham, North Carolina) Sequenom Inc. Laboratory Associate Perform basic molecular processes associated with laboratory tests such as DNA extraction, PCR, and genomic library preparation under the supervision of certified laboratory personnel. Get Noticed! 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