Pharmacology Associate - I

Merck & Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Pharmacology Associate to support drug development by performing in vivo studies, analyzing data, and assisting in evaluating drug efficacy.

You will work closely with scientists and cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic programs. Responsibilities include setting up in vivo experiments, data interpretation, preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and contributing to protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a research or pharmaceutical lab setting.
• Experience with in vivo pharmacology and data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct in vivo experiments to assess drug activity and efficacy.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, prepare reagents and maintain lab equipment.
• Collaborate with research teams to support preclinical studies.
• Assist in development of protocols and SOPs.
• Present findings in team meetings and contribute to publications.
• Stay current with pharmacology advancements and related technologies.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Data analysis tools

Lab protocols

Teamwork & communication

Animal handling

Rodent models

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Pharmacology/Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Excel

R

Job description

Summary

The main function of a Pharmacology Associate is to support drug development and research by conducting in vivo studies, laboratory experiments, analyzing pharmacological data, and assisting in the evaluation of drug efficacy. A typical In Vivo Pharmacology Associate works closely with scientists and cross-functional teams to advance therapeutic programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct in vivo experiments to assess drug activity and efficacy.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, prepare reagents and maintain lab equipment.
• Collaborate with research teams to support preclinical studies.
• Assist in the development of protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Present findings in team meetings and contribute to scientific publications.
• Stay current with advancements in pharmacology and related technologies.

Skills

• Strong understanding of pharmacological principles and in vivo laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Excel, R).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with animal handling and dosing techniques.
• Understanding of rodent models of CV and metabolic disease is a plus.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field 0-2 years of experience in a research or pharmaceutical laboratory setting.