An excellent opportunity is available for a highly motivated scientist to join a team focused on immunology and inflammation research. In this role, you'll be a key player in designing and conducting in-vivo pharmacology experiments to advance therapeutic solutions. You'll be able to apply your deep knowledge of immunology and pharmacology in a hands-on, lab-based position at a leading biopharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA.
The ideal candidate will contribute technical expertise and innovative approaches to the team. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented, collaborative individual who is passionate about making a significant impact on drug development.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $70.00 - 71.01 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Masters
responsibilities:
- Design and perform in-vivo pharmacology experiments to support project goals, including data collection and report writing.
- Summarize and present study data to project teams.
- Generate pharmacology reports to support IND submissions.
- Transform novel research approaches into routine practices.
- Use state-of-the-art tools and approaches to enhance in-vivo evaluations of new therapeutics.
- Identify and develop ex vivo analytical tools to maximize read-outs from in-vivo studies.
- Act as a technical contributor and troubleshoot experiments.
- Support the development of disease-relevant in-vivo models.
- Maintain meticulous and compliant laboratory notebooks.
- Adhere to all federal, local, and company animal welfare guidelines.
- Work both independently and as part of a team.
qualifications:
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting OR a Ph.D. in Immunology or Pharmacology with 1 year of relevant research experience.
- Deep knowledge of immunology and a mechanistic understanding of autoimmune or inflammatory pathologies.
- Extensive in-vivo pharmacology expertise with rodent inflammatory models.
- Hands-on experience with in-vivo dosing (subcu, IP, IV, PO), bleeding, and animal handling techniques.
- Proficiency in basic surgical techniques.
- Experience in molecular, cellular biology, and immunological assays (e.g., Flow cytometry, cytokine measurement).
- Experience with compound or reagent preparation.
- Ability to work under moderate supervision.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping.
- Ability to multi-task between multiple projects.
- Experience running various IBD models (DSS, CD40, TNBS, T Cell Transfer Colitis) and performing endoscopy.
- Experience with organ harvesting and processing.
- Experience with in-vitro assays such as Flow cytometry and MSD.
skills: Immunology, Pharmacology, In Vivo, Flow Cytometry, PKPD
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
