Pharmacology Research Associate

Biocytogen; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days & Holidays

Job summary

Biocytogen is seeking a motivated Research Associate to perform preclinical pharmacology studies in rodent models. You will work both independently and with a team to execute protocols, collect data, and present findings in meetings.

Responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting a broad range of in vitro assays, including immune cell profiling, cytokine analyses, and cytotoxicity tests, as well as expanding the assay portfolio through literature and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field with 1–3 years of research experience.
• Experience with small animal handling and pharmacology is highly preferred.
• Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, including assay development/execution.
• Experience with cell culture, in vitro assays, and primary immune cell-based assays; FACS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preclinical pharmacology studies in rodents, including IV, IP, SC, and PO administrations and tumor measurements.
• Draft, finalize and implement study protocols; follow protocols and execute tasks independently.
• Collect and record data; prepare summaries and present results in team meetings.
• Develop, interpret, and troubleshoot in vitro assays including immune profiling and cytotoxicity.
• Identify and implement new assay technologies through literature, collaborations, and internal adoption.

Skills

Small animal handling

Pharmacology

In vitro assays

Cell biology

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Assay development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Flow cytometer (FACS)

Job description

Biocytogen is a comprehensive research and discovery service provider for biotech and pharmaceutical industry and academic institutions. Its service platform integrates preclinical studies with innovative animal models, CRISPR-based gene editing, and animal supplies, with the current focus on immuno-oncology and oncology. We are looking for a highly motivated research associate with the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative manner. Biocytogen is a fast-growing company and has an abundance of opportunities available for you to grow your career. Biocytogen is committed to nurturing junior scientists to progress within our organization, providing a supportive environment for career advancement. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can recognize and seize learning opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preclinical pharmacology studies in rodents. Tasks include drug administration via multiple routes (IV, IP, SC, PO etc), blood and tissue collection, and tumor volume measurement. Experience with small animal surgery is a plus.
• Communicate and coordinate with other scientists on a project team to draft, finalize, and implement study protocols. Follow protocols and independently execute tasks.
• Collect and record data. Prepare summaries of experimental procedures and results and present data in team meetings.
• Develop, perform, interpret, and troubleshoot a broad range of in vitro assays including immune cell profiling, cytokine profiling, functional assays using primary cells, 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.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 1-3 years of academic or industry research experience. Demonstrated experience in small animal handling and pharmacology is highly preferred.
• Experience with small animal handling, drug administration, and blood and tissue collection is preferred.
• Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology, in particular assay development and execution, is required. This includes cell-based assays, tissue culture, biochemical assay technologies, and protein and RNA expression analysis.
• Experience with cell culture and in vitro assays is desirable.
• Experience in primary immune cell-based assays is strongly preferred.
• Experience in flow cytometry (FACS) analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrate ability for quality execution, attention to detail, and proficiency in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 the highest integrity.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Days & Holidays

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