Senior Associate Scientist I, Preclinical Pharmacology

Job Title: Senior Associate Scientist I, Preclinical Pharmacology

Work Location: Suffolk County, MA

Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled scientist to support preclinical pharmacology studies, focusing on in vivo research and animal care facility operations. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly integrate into ongoing projects, execute complex animal studies, and contribute to data analysis and workflow optimization. This contract role is available through December 2026, with immediate need for hands-on expertise in rodent models and related laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute in vivo pharmacology studies, collaborating closely with research scientists and cross-functional partners.
• Design, optimize, and conduct translational and platform mouse studies, including pilot and mechanism-focused experiments.
• Perform a range of animal handling and in vivo procedures, such as compound administration, IVIS imaging, caliper measurement, anesthesia, blood collection, and necropsy.
• Process tissues and samples ex vivo to support downstream analyses and establish efficient sample collection workflows.
• Analyze and interpret study data using tools like Excel and GraphPad Prism, maintaining organized and inspection-ready electronic lab records.
• Summarize and present experimental data to multidisciplinary teams, highlighting key findings and recommendations for next steps.
• Troubleshoot experimental challenges, identify issues, and propose solutions to improve study quality and throughput.
• Assist with onboarding and informal training of junior team members in core in vivo techniques and documentation best practices.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline, with typically 4+ years of relevant academic and/or industry experience (level may be adjusted based on background and skillset).
• Hands-on experience with rodent in vivo studies, including IVIS imaging, caliper measurement of subcutaneous tumors, anesthesia, blood collection, euthanasia, necropsy, tissue collection, and multiple dosing routes (IV, IP, SC, intratumoral).
• Proven ability to execute studies independently while escalating questions or risks as needed.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting experimental data, drawing clear conclusions, and communicating results to scientific stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of thorough documentation and adherence to written procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing project needs, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic research environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for effective teamwork across disciplines.
• Experience in troubleshooting, workflow improvement, and experimental optimization is strongly preferred.

Published Category: Discovery Research & Preclinical