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[Scientist/Sr. Scientist for in vivo Pharmacology]
Position Summary:
Biocytogen Boston in vivo Team is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, highly motivated in vivo Pharmacologist to execute relevant disease models to support preclinical research services for biotech or pharma companies. The successful candidate will be a strategic key member of a fast-paced and expanding CRO company in evaluating novel therapeutic agents for clients. The ideal candidate will contribute extensively with hands-on in vivo experience and experiments and generate robust pharmacological and disease-relevant biological data for customers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Planning, design, and development of animal models and detailed protocols to test the biological efficacy of therapeutic agents for clients.
- Support BD/Sales team to engage with the potential clients for their project planning as either project manager or study director.
- Lead and carry out in vivo service projects for clients.
- Design and carry out internal model build projects and various humanized mouse model characterization and validation.
- Design and perform preclinical studies with troubleshooting ability and being able to guide junior associates.
- Present and update results clearly and concisely to clients.
- Prepare summary data for internal discussion and reports to the higher-level administrator(s)
- Mentor, train and professionally develop research associates.
Required Skills and Experience:
- PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field in Biomedical Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of academic or biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Extensive relevant research experience using animal models as evidenced in publications is required.
- Great hands-on experience with syngeneic mouse tumor models with expertise in drug administration, tumor cell culture, tumor cell inoculation, tumor measurement, blood and tissue collections.
- Proficiency in establishing in vivo PK/PD models and providing PK/PD service is required.
- Proven track record of managing teams or projects in industry or academic labs.
- Experience in isolation and profiling analysis of primary cells, especially immune cells from tumors and tissues, is desirable.
- Extensive surgical skills in rodents with more than one therapeutic area are desirable.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
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[Scientist/Sr. Scientist for in vitro Pharmacology]
Position Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Research Scientist will be to develop and perform in vitro and ex vivo cellular and/or biochemical assays and expand the company’s assay capabilities in immunology, immuno-oncology, and oncology. In addition, the incumbent will assist and support in vivo pharmacological studies using animal models, including establishing and characterizing existing and new animal models.
Job Responsibility:
- Utilize scientific training and laboratory skills in immunology, immuno-oncology and oncology.
- Independently develop, perform, interpret, and troubleshoot a broad range of in vitro assays including immune cell profiling in blood and tissues, functional assays using primary cells such as T cells, NK cells and macrophages, cytokine profiling, as well as cytotoxicity/apoptosis assays using primary and/or cultured cells.
- Innovate and expand our assay portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and implementing new assay technologies through literature research, academic collaborations, and adaptation from other groups within the company.
- Effectively present both internally at team and departmental meetings and externally to collaborators and scientific communities.
Required skills and Experience:
- Ph.D. graduate with 0-3 years’ academic or industry experience in immunology, immuno-oncology, or oncology.
- Experience in cell-based immunological assays, such as T cell activation, T cell and NK cell-mediated toxicity, macrophage phagocytosis, and immune cell differentiation, is preferred.
- Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology is also desirable.
- Expertise in flow cytometry (FACS) analysis is preferred.
- Experience in quantitative determination of cytokine levels using biochemical and molecular techniques including but not limited to ELISA, Western, and qPCR. Experience with multiplexed technologies is a plus.
- Experience in rodent animal handling, such as drug administration via multiple routes, blood and tissue collection is desired.
- Experience with small animal handling, drug administration, blood withdrawals, tissue collection, primary cell preparation is preferred.
- Collaborative team player. Be flexible and prioritize tasks based on team and company goals.
- Communicate effectively at all levels, within teams, with internal and external collaborators. Strong organizational skills. Maintain research data and records with highest integrity. Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
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