Research Associate, Pharmacology & Cell Biology
About The Position
Cogent Biosciences is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to support our Pharmacology and Cell Biology teams. This role will provide hands-on support across laboratory operations, research animal care, and cell biology activities. Responsibilities include routine animal husbandry, administration of test articles to research animals, and laboratory organization and inventory management. With experience, this role could additionally include cell line maintenance and cell-based workflows including nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and Maxiprep. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable working independently, and motivated to grow within the role. Experience with laboratory animal care and dosing is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Previous experience in cell and molecular biology is desirable but not required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of laboratory animal care experience preferred, but not required
- Bachelor of Science degree preferred
- Experience in administration of test articles to mice and rats (oral gavage and IP)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple team members
- Ability to work independently and maintain consistency in care
- Willingness to learn new techniques and responsibilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory animal care and dosing is preferred
- Previous experience in cell and molecular biology is desirable but not required
Responsibilities
- Monitor and provide daily care for research animals
- Administer oral and IP test articles to mice and rats
- Perform cage washing, preparation, and general husbandry tasks
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility
- Accurately follow study protocols and document completed activities as required
- Assist in study activities
- Maintain laboratory inventory, order, and restock supplies as needed
- Assist with routine instrument maintenance
- Manage laboratory organization and generate a shared-resource inventory using online data base systems (example: FreezerPro)
- Perform cell revival, expansion, cryopreservation, and banking
- Assist with general laboratory workflows
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Ongoing stock awards
- 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employee and family
- Up to 75% of in-network deductibles funded
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Paid family and medical leave for all employees regardless of location
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage for up to 20 weeks
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Inclusive family-forming support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
