Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology
Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology
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Job Description
- Perform rodent surgical and technical procedures including intravenous IV) subcutaneous (SC) intraperitoneal (IP) intracerebroventricular (ICV) and intrathecal (IT) injections.
- Perform central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral tissue dissection
- Perform stereotactic and microscopic surgeries.
- Perform blood collection and processing (i.e. centrifuging whole blood pipetting plasma)
- Troubleshoot and refine in vivo techniques.
- Maintain precise and organized documentation of experimental procedures and results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
- Work independently as well as within a flexible team-oriented environment.
- Ensure adherence to animal welfare policies research protocols and laboratory best practices.
Additional Physical Requirements:
- Requires fine motor skills and dexterity of fingers hands wrists and arms.
- Frequently required to use repetitive hand/wrist/arm motion.
- Walking climbing stairs and moving materials and supplies between research buildings.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Neuroscience Biology or related field:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience in in vivo pharmacology
- Skilled and proficient in microscopic CNS surgery and fine CNS dissection techniques
- Must be able to validate skills using established protocols
- Masters Degree (M.S.) in Neuroscience Biology or related field:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in in vivo pharmacology
- Skilled and proficient in microscopic CNS surgery and fine CNS dissection techniques
- Must be able to validate skills using established protocols
- Comfortable working in an industry laboratory animal research environment.
- Skilled and proficient with rat and mouse dosing (IV SC IP routes).
- Skilled and proficient with stereotactic injections (validation with established protocols will be required).
- Expertise in brain and spinal cord anatomy.
- Experience with ELN entry (Benchling is preferred).
- Demonstrated attention to detail independence accountability and responsibility for own work.
- Exceptional organizational skills and performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices.
- Unwavering commitment to safety and animal welfare policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ICV (mouse) and IT (rat) injections.
- Experience working with neuroscience-relevant in vivo models and assays to support drug discovery programs.
- Interest to expand scientific knowledge and surgical and technical procedure portfolio.
Additional Information :
What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
- 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
- 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
- 60 Minute Onsite Meeting with the Team
Additional Details:
This is a full-time onsite position based on a first-shift schedule (Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) with occasional weekends and overtime required as needed. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Boston MA are strongly encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise as well as HR and a great place to work best practices to recruit hire train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories please explore our website .
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
