Biology Scientists (In Vivo)

Makro Scientific; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm is seeking a contingent worker to support oncology research. The role involves working with Oncology In Vivo Pharmacologists and requires expertise in small animal surgery and sterile techniques, with a focus on developing patient-derived cancer xenografts. A B.S. in Biology and 1-3 years of relevant experience are necessary. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in small animal surgery and sterile techniques working with mice.
• Experience with dosing mice is useful but not required.
• Attention to detail is required when establishing and maintaining patient-derived cancer xenografts.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of Oncology In Vivo Pharmacologists.
• Adhere to established Animal Use Protocols and SOPs.
• Responsible for mouse cancer model development.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Sterile techniques

Cancer research experimental designs

Education

B.S. degree in Biology

Job description

Growing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies always need TOP Talent. Since 1996, MakroScientific’s proven staffing solutions have helped many Life Sciences companies succeed and visualize their goals by increasing innovation and decreasing costs while maintaining the complex service level expectations.

Our global presence with offices in USA (NJ, PA, IL, CA) and offices in UK, Europe and Asia enables us to be a powerful contributor and connector of right Talent.

Job Description

The contingent worker will be working under the supervision of Oncology In Vivo Pharmacologists and will be required to adhere to the relevant established Animal Use Protocols and SOPs for PDX . The workers should also have experience in small animal surgery and sterile techniques. The workers should preferably have knowledge of cancer research experimental designs and methods. Experience with dosing mice would be useful but is not a strict requirement

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Biology, The worker should have a minimum 1-3 years’ experience insmall animal surgery and sterile techniques working with mice, preferably immune deficient mice.

Additional Information

The responsible for mouse cancer model development. This work will primarily be the establishment and maintenance of patient-derived cancer xenografts but could also include development of cell line xenografts. This work requires sterile technique and attention to detail. Work is conducted both in an animal facility (vivarium) as well as in biosafety cabinets (laminar flow hoods).