USA - Pharmacology Associate - I - USD

The Fountain Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Pharmacology Research Associate for a client in Cambridge, MA. This 12-month assignment offers pay of $28-$33/hour with potential extension based on performance.

Responsibilities include in vivo pharmacology studies, rodent handling, data collection, tissue processing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support metabolic disease research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in pharmacology, biology, biomedical sciences, animal science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies.
• Experience handling rodents and performing animal research procedures.
• Strong technical laboratory skills and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vivo pharmacology studies in support of metabolic disease research programs.
• Perform rodent handling and support animal-based research activities in a vivarium environment.
• Assist with study execution, data collection, and experimental procedures.
• Conduct tissue collection and downstream tissue processing activities.
• Analyze and organize experimental data using standard scientific software tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support research objectives.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation.
• Follow established laboratory, animal care, and safety procedures.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute to project advancement.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Rodent handling

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in pharmacology/biological sciences

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Pharmacology Research Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Cambridge, MA. Details for the position are as follows.

• Pay: $28-33/hr.
• 12-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities

• Execute in vivo pharmacology studies in support of metabolic disease research programs.
• Perform rodent handling and support animal-based research activities in a vivarium environment.
• Assist with study execution, data collection, and experimental procedures.
• Conduct tissue collection and downstream tissue processing activities.
• Analyze and organize experimental data using standard scientific software tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support research objectives.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and documentation.
• Follow established laboratory, animal care, and safety procedures.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute to project advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in pharmacology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience conducting in vivo studies.
• Experience handling rodents and performing animal research procedures.
• Strong technical laboratory skills and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting metabolic disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or related therapeutic areas.
• Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industry experience.
• Experience working in a vivarium environment.
• Familiarity with GraphPad Prism or similar scientific data analysis software.
• Experience supporting large-scale preclinical studies.
• Recent graduates with a master’s degree in pharmacology and relevant in vivo experience are encouraged to apply.

• Referral Bonus