What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Vivo Biologist position at pfizer?
In Vivo Biologist
Summary:
The Internal Medicine Research Unit (IMRU) is committed to finding cures for cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, and metabolic diseases. Our goal is to build a research team of driven scientists focused on identifying novel targets within these diseases. This role will focus on validating new therapeutic targets using in vivo rodent models of disease as well as downstream cell and molecular biology characterization of tissues and blood samples. The role may be expanded to include more advanced in vivo physiological characterization and/or in vitro cell culture work.
Responsibilities:
- Execute and assist with in vivo experiments, including intermediate analyses and terminal tissue collection
- Prepare buffers, homogenize tissues, and assess endpoints related to protein or RNA expression
- Contribute to and/or revise IACUC protocols, keep detailed lab notebooks and meticulously follow procedures
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Biology, Physiology or Biochemistry with a minimum of 0-3 years experience, or Master's degree in a related discipline
- A passionate scientist committed to applying their scientific background to drug discovery efforts surrounding human diseases
- Successful completion of Biochemistry and Cell/Molecular Biology coursework along with intensive hands-on laboratory experience is essential
- Ability to perform wet lab and vivarium procedures is required
- Basic understanding of the principles of pharmacology and/or fundamental cell and molecular biology assays
- Hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies using rodent models
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with basic RNA and/or protein expression wet lab analyses preferred
Location:
- This is a fully onsite role in Cambridge, MA
Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.
This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.
