Scientist/Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist – In Vivo Pharmacology
Key responsibilities include:
Work with team leads to design and execute in vivo pharmacology experiments to characterize activity, distribution, and clearance of genetic medicines in rodent models, including mice, rats, and immuno-compromised animals.
Assist in the development and characterization of Client in vivo models.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Preclinical, toxicology, PK/PD modelling) to ensure the translation from discovery to development.
Provide written and verbal communication of work in study reports and team meetings.
Keep and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all practical work: completion of electronic notebook in alignment with *** procedure quality standards and Good Documentation Practices.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Position Summary:
The in vivo pharmacology Scientist/Senior Scientist/Principal Scientist will participate in the Gene Therapy in vivo pharmacology lab to execute experiments in support of the discovery and optimization of Client therapeutic candidates for genetic medicines.
Basic Qualifications:
B.S/MS in life sciences (e.g., biology, neuroscience, or related field) or 3-5 years experience working in pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Hands on experience of rodent handling, dosing, and blood collection of mice and rats including but not limited to: subcutaneous (SC), intravenous (IV), & intraperitoneal (IP) injections, and submandibular, venipuncture, & cardiac puncture bleeds.
Experience with gross necropsies, tissue dissection, and trimming and processing.
Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility for changing platform needs, workflows, and projects including the availability to provide the occassional night, weekend, or holiday hours.
Ability to craft, complete and interpret experiments independently, and to advance scientific understanding.
Excellent communication skills and effective in collaborating across functional boundaries and in team environment.
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced working environment.
Experience in processing, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data and information from disparate sources and ability to extract insight from data.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
