Toxicology Senior Research Associate, Preclinical Safety Assessment (Contract)

Atrium Works • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Toxicology Senior Research Associate will work to design human and preclinical animal in vitro models to support prioritization and de-risking of novel therapeutic agents throughout the drug discovery and development process. This position will work closely with stakeholders from several functional areas including toxicology, chemistry, DMPK, and research. This is a 12 month contract with the chance ot extend.

Requirements

• Demonstrates technical proficiency and skill in planning, executing, and interpreting in vitro experiments
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology and basic cell culture/sterile technique
• Basic data processing and statistical skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related science and 0-2 years of relevant employment experience, or Bachelors Degree (or equivalent degree) in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related science and 4+ years of relevant employment experience

Nice To Haves

• Flexible schedule, including willingness to work intermittent weekends, is required

Responsibilities

• Designs, executes, and interprets in vitro safety experiments, with a high degree of reliability
• Culture of complex cellular models for drug screening and proof of mechanism studies
• Contribute to the development and implementation of in vitro safety assays to support the selection and de-risking of potential drug candidates through close interactions with discovery toxicologists, medicinal chemists, and research functions
• Conducts own experimental troubleshooting on routine problems
• Maintains accurate and reliable record keeping including database management, notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation.
• Keeps up to date with current literature in area of expertise and participates in relevant continuing education activities
• Present studies effectively at internal group/department research meetings

Benefits

• compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer.
• eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree