Contract Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, In-Vivo Pharmacology (Must Have PO Dosing E[...]

Antares Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company located in Boston is seeking a motivated Contract Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate with in-vivo pharmacology experience. The successful candidate will conduct critical in vivo studies, manage detailed experimental records, and collaborate with various biology functions. Ideal candidates should have a BS in Biology or related field, 2+ years of relevant lab experience, and skills in animal handling and dosing techniques. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant laboratory experience in industry.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of molecular biology techniques such as Western blotting and qPCR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo studies by providing dosing support.
• Maintain high-quality, detailed experimental records within the ELN.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across pharmacology and biology.

Skills

Animal handling

Dosing techniques (PO/IV/SC/IP)

Analytical skills

Cell culture

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS in Biology or related field

Tools

StudyLog software

ELN system

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Title: Contract Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, In‑Vivo Pharmacology (Must Have PO Dosing Experience)

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 pharmacokinetic (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 years 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