Job Description
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly motivated Pharmacology Associate I to join an In Vivo Pharmacology team supporting metabolic disease research.
- This hands-on laboratory position will focus on conducting in vivo studies related to obesity and cardiovascular disease programs while working within a collaborative, cross-functional research environment.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in animal research, a passion for scientific discovery, and a desire to develop within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
- This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to drug discovery programs while Producing exposure to project teams and scientific strategy.
Duties and 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.
Required 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.
Work Environment:
- Significant time spent in the vivarium conducting animal studies.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be:
- Eager to learn and grow within a research-driven environment.
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, matrixed team structure.
Self-motivated and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Technically strong in animal research methodologies.
Interested in long-term career development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Adaptable, dependable, and committed to high-quality scientific work.
Interview Process:
- Initial virtual interview with the hiring manager.
- Team interview with members of the research group.
- Final selection based on technical qualifications, relevant experience, and team fit.
- This opportunity offers valuable exposure to drug discovery research and the potential for long-term career growth within a dynamic scientific organization.