onsite Cambridge, MA

6 month contract

Required Skills:

ANIMAL HANDLING

QPCR

CELL CULTURE

ELISA

ANIMAL BREEDING

Additional Skills:

VIVO

SOP

COLLECTION

TOXICOLOGY

LABORATORY AUTOMATION

MARKETING ANALYSIS

DETAIL-ORIENTED

INVENTORY

IACUC

PHARMACOLOGY

DATA ENTRY

RNA/DNA

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL

The Biology Group is seeking a self-driven Associate Scientist, with expertise in small animal pharmacology, molecular analysis, sample management and automation to join our innovative, fast faced, and interdisciplinary team. We particularly seek someone who is detail-oriented, and who will flourish in a goal driven team environment under ambitious timelines. The successful candidate will be technically skilled, self-motivated, and have the flexibility to work in a well networked team that responds rapidly to changing condition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidate will be working with the platform and program teams to evaluate and characterize compounds utilizing in vivo rodent models.

Plan and execute studies in consultation with the scientists in the group, including the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of the scientific results.

Responsible for data entry, data analysis in a timely manner, and preparation of clearly articulated experimental reports.

Manage inventory of nonclinical compounds, samples, and reference materials for in vivo studies cross various groups.

Ability to learn new techniques quickly, and continuously improve efficiency of in vivo and ex vivo workflow cross teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BS or MS with 3-5 years of relevant post-degree experience in academia or in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Experience in molecular biology techniques including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, and ELISA.

Experience in rodent handling, dosing (SubQ/IV), and blood/tissue collection and necropsy.

Experience in automation systems including liquid handlers is highly desirable.

Ability to follow SOP/IACUC, execute, analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, and optimize experiments.

Excellent lab technique and the ability to work independently.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Not required but proficient cell culture experiences are highly desirable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a cross-functional team.

Experience working with sample management and laboratory automation systems.

Organize and document experimental details in a timely manner.

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree

pay within this range will be commensurate with level of experience