Research Associate- In Vivo Pharmacology

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical mouse oncology models. Hands on experience with pre-clinical mouse models is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology research programs. Title will be commensurate with experience.

Primary responsibilities:

• Daily study support for in vivo pharmacology studies (efficacy, PK/PD) including dosing, measuring tumors, collecting tissues

• Pre-clinical model development and characterization

• Accurate/timely record keeping and data analysis of in vivo data

• Work closely with project teams to design in vivo studies

• Cell culture

• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications & prior experience:

• BS with 0-2 years of hands on experience or demonstrate equivalent work experience with murine models of cancer, inflammation and/or immunology

• Experience with various mouse handling techniques including dosing (IV, PO, subcutaneous, IP), tumor inoculation/measurements, in life and terminal blood collection, collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis

• Working knowledge of laboratory animal equipment and supplies, for a variety of common laboratory animals and personal protective equipment requirements for various bio-safety levels.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan studies and execute day-to-day responsibilities with minimum supervision

• Experience with in vivo imaging is desired

• Experience with cell culture is desired

• Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment