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Company: Wyeth-Ayerst Research
Position: Chemical Information Analyst
Position number: OI-1748
Job location: Pearl River, New York (Hudson Valley)
 
Our Pearl River, New York Information Management Division is currently
seeking a Chemical Information Analyst.  This position is available within
the Proprietary Information Services group, which maintains data integrity
and provides end-user support for drug discovery and development
information within pharmaceutical R&D.
 
Working as an integral member of project teams, the successful
candidate will maintain and support proprietary databases which assist
R&D staff with gathering information required by drug discovery and
development efforts.  This includes data registration, quality control of
data, end-user support and training, and preparation of technical
documentation.
 
Requirements include a Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biology with
significant organic chemistry experience and 3-5 years experience as an
information provider, preferably within a pharmaceutical research
setting; a MLS degree would be a plus.  Candidates must have
knowledge of chemical nomenclature and Structured Query Language
(SQL).  Familiarity with both relational and chemical databases and
knowledge of the drug development process are preferred.
 
Wyeth-Ayerst Research is a major division of American Home Products
Corporation, a Fortune 150 pharmaceutical research and development
company, and a global pharmaceutical leader with an expanding R&D
pipeline and robust product lines and markets.  As we move into the
twenty-first century, Wyeth-Ayerst Research is positioned to explore
new technologies, innovative molecular approaches and evolving
formulations that will give women and mankind a wide range of
state-of-the-art pharmaceuticals and health care products.
 
Wyeth-Ayerst Research is focused on finding breakthroughs in treating
or preventing serious health problems in areas of critical need that cost
health systems worldwide hundreds of billions of dollars annually.  We
have major discovery, development and clinical research programs in the
areas of women's health care, cardiovascular and metabolic disease,
central nervous system disorders, immunology, oncology and infectious
diseases.  We also offer diverse professional opportunities in fields such
as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Research Operations,
Information Systems, Computer Services, Human Resources and
Administrative Operations.  We encourage inquiries from professionals
interested in opportunities in any of our therapeutic areas at our four
research centers of excellence in Radnor, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New
Jersey; Pearl River, New York, and Chazy, New York.
 
Wyeth-Ayerst offers an excellent compensation and benefits package in
a highly professional environment.  Please forward resumes, indicating
position number of interest, to our global headquarters: Wyeth-Ayerst
Research, Human Resources, PO Box 7886, Philadelphia, PA
19101-7886.  Or you may fax your resume (in fine mode if possible)
directly into our centralized research resume database at (610)
989-4854.
 
Or e-mail your resume to [log in to unmask]  Your resume and
cover letter should be in ASCII text format and should be the body of
your message, not an attachment.  The subject of your message should
be the word resume.  Cover letters and resumes only; no inquiries
please.
 
Wyeth-Ayerst is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.