Title: Contract Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, In-Vivo Pharmacology

Hourly Rate: $35-$55/hour

Term: 6 Month Contract

Location: Downtown Boston (On-Site Daily)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated research associate to join our dynamic drug discovery team.  This candidate will serve a critical role in executing in vivo pharmacokinectic (PK)/pharmacodynamic (PD)/efficacy studies in mouse tumor models for projects in early discovery to the pre-IND stage.  This individual will also work seamlessly with various biology functions to develop and run PD assays in the lab.  This position is ideal for a talented, highly motivated and results driven individual who will thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, start-up environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct in vivo studies by providing dosing support and executing PK/PD/efficacy studies in mouse tumor models
• Maintain high-quality, detailed experimental records within the ELN
• Use organizational and communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues across pharmacology and biology
• May require occasional weekend oversight of experiments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Biology or a related field
• A minimum of 2 year of relevant laboratory experience in industry
• Skilled in animal handling, tumor implant, dosing (PO/IV/SC/IP) and necropsy techniques
• Outstanding organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experienced with pipetting and cell culture
• Understanding of molecular biology techniques such as western blotting, qPCR and other plate-based assays and desire to learn to perform these assays
• Proficiency analyzing data with excel, prism and experience using an ELN system
• Experience with StudyLog software is a plus
• Experience with models of autoimmunity/inflammation is a plus
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest quality of experimental execution/quality
• Desire to contribute to teams working on challenging technical and scientific problems