In-Vivo Pharmacology Scientist

Job title: Scientist I

Location: Cambridge, MA 02141

Duration: 1 year

Work Schedule

Generally, Monday to Friday 8 to 5 EST (slight flexibility in hours), potential weekends (max 40 hrs)

HM Notes:

Local candidates only

Paid parking is required, it will be off site at the Museum of Science or Cambridge mall - Orange and green line subways

No extension currently - References will be required for top candidates

Must have experience: -

Master’s Degree plus a minimum of 2+ years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting OR a bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting.

In vivo pharmacology background, is a must-have - General dosing skills, sub, intranasal - Blood collection techniques, tissue collection - This role, dedication to COPD studies (4 hours per day) - Routing dosing

Nice to have: - COPD studies - Experience with asthma, fibrosis, atopic dermatitis

Description:

• Responsible for designing and performing in-vivo pharmacology experiments in support of project team goals. This includes study design, data collection and recording, communication of results, and report writing.

• Summarize and present study data to project teams within established timelines.

• Responsible for performing cigarette smoke induced COPD studies.

• Capacity to use established procedures and methodologies with the ability to transform novel approaches into routine practice.

• Must be a technical contributor.

• Ability to troubleshoot experiments.

• Support the development of disease relevant in-vivo models.

• Must be well organized and detail oriented.

• Must have meticulous record keeping skills according to Sanofi quality guidelines. Maintain a thorough and compliant laboratory notebook.

• Must adhere to all federal, local, and Sanofi animal welfare guidelines.

• Must be capable of working alone and in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience with in-vivo immunology models. Previous experience with models of respiratory disease, dermatitis models, and smoke-induced COPD models is a plus.

• Ability to apply technical skills to complete assigned work as a competent technical contributor.

• Ability to design and perform in-vivo pharmacology experiments.

• Experience in various dosing methods, blood collection techniques, and tissue harvest are required.

• Experience with compound or reagent preparation.

• Ability to work under moderate supervision with regular review of results and methods utilized.

• Ability to present study related results to project teams.

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, customer-focused and results-oriented environment.

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting OR a Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting.