Scientist/Senior Scientist for Pharmacology

Biocytogen; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; 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 Boston Corp. seeks a highly motivated Pharmacology Scientist to support in vivo and in vitro preclinical research across immunology, IO, metabolic disease and neurology. You will lead projects, perform hands-on experiments, and guide junior staff in a fast-growing CRO team.

The role combines experimental work with strategic project management, offering opportunities to collaborate with biotech and pharma clients while advancing preclinical evaluation of novel therapeutics.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in animal models and preclinical in vivo pharmacology.
• Proven skills in cell-based immunological assays including T cell activation, NK cell cytotoxicity, and macrophage functional assays.
• Proficiency in PK/PD model establishment and analysis.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, cytokine profiling (ELISA, qRT-PCR, multiplex assays), and immune cell isolation from tissues.
• Experience with surgical procedures in rodents is highly desirable
• Cross-functional knowledge across therapeutic areas is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• In Vivo: Design and lead animal model studies; manage projects as Study Director; perform tumor inoculations, drug administration, blood/tissue collection and PK/PD.
• In Vitro/Ex Vivo: Develop and perform diverse assays including immune profiling and functional tests; conduct flow cytometry, ELISA, and multiplex analyses.
• Present results at internal meetings and to clients; mentor junior staff and collaborate with BD/Sales on project planning.

Skills

T cell activation

NK cell cytotoxicity

Macrophage assays

PK/PD modelling

Flow cytometry

Cytokine profiling

qRT-PCR

ELISA

Western blot

In vivo pharmacology

Study management

Education

PhD in pharmacology/immunology/cancer biology

Tools

Flow cytometry (FACS)

ELISA

Western blot

qRT-PCR

Multiplex cytokine analyses

Job description

Biocytogen Boston Corp is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Pharmacology Scientist to support both in vivo and in vitro preclinical research services in the fields of immunology, immuno-oncology, metabolic disease and neurology. This role is ideal for candidates with broad expertise in pharmacological studies, disease model development, and cell-based assays, who are passionate about evaluating novel therapeutic agents for clients.

The successful candidate will be a critical member of our fast-paced and expanding CRO team, actively engaging in both hands-on experimental work and strategic project management to support biotech and pharmaceutical partners.

Key Responsibilities

In Vivo Pharmacology

• Design and develop animal models, execute in vivo experiments to evaluate the biological efficacy of novel therapeutic agents.
• Independently lead in vivo service projects and preclinical studies, acting as Project Manager or Study Director.
• Perform animal handling, tumor inoculation, drug administration via multiple routes, blood and tissue collection, tumor measurements, and PK/PD studies.
• Design and execute internal model-building projects and characterize various humanized mouse models.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical guidance to junior associates.
• Collaborate closely with the BD/Sales team for client project planning and technical discussions.
• Present project results to clients and internal stakeholders; prepare scientific reports and summaries.
• Mentor and facilitate the growth of junior research associates.

In Vitro and Ex Vivo Pharmacology

• Independently develop, validate, and perform a broad range of in vitro and ex vivo assays including:
• Immune cell profiling from blood and tissues.
• Functional assays using primary cells (T cells, NK cells, macrophages).
• Cytokine profiling, cytotoxicity, and apoptosis assays.
• Develop new assay technologies by researching scientific literature and adapting methodologies from collaborations and other internal teams.
• Perform flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA, Western blot, qRT-PCR, and multiplex cytokine analyses.
• Contribute to the design and support of in vivo pharmacology studies from an in vitro perspective.
• Present research findings at internal meetings and contribute to external scientific discussions.

Requirements

• PhD in pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical field.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in animal models and preclinical in vivo pharmacology.
• Proven skills in cell‑based immunological assays including T cell activation, NK cell‑mediated cytotoxicity, and macrophage functional assays.
• Proficiency in PK/PD model establishment and analysis.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, cytokine profiling (ELISA, qRT-PCR, multiplex assays), and immune cell isolation from tissues.
• Experience with surgical procedures in rodents is highly desirable
• Cross‑functional knowledge across therapeutic areas is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and work with cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• 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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