in vitro Pharmacology Research Associate

in vitro Pharmacology Research Associate

Location: Boston

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Research Associate will be to develop and perform in vitro and ex vivo cellular and/or biochemical assays and expand company’s assay capabilities in immunology, immuno-oncology and oncology. In addition, the incumbent will assist and support in vivo pharmacological studies using animal models, including establishing and characterizing existing and new animal models.

Position Responsibilities

• This hands-on position requires scientific training and laboratory skills in one or multiple areas of immunology, immuno-oncology, oncology, cell biology, and molecular biology. 
• The incumbent will develop, perform, interpret, and troubleshoot a broad range of in vitro assays including immune cell profiling, cytokine profiling, functional assays using primary cells, as well as cytotoxicity/apoptosis assays using primary and/or cultured cells. 
• He/she will innovate and expand our assay portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and implementing new assay technologies through literature research, academic collaborations, and adaptation from other groups within the company. 
• He/she is also expected to effectively present both internally at team and departmental meetings and externally to collaborators and scientific communities.

Position Requirement 

• M.S. with over 3 years’ or BA/BS with over 5 years’ academic or industry experience in immunology, immuno-oncology or oncology, or other related disciplines. 
• Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, and/or molecular biology, in particular assay development and execution, is required. This includes cell-based assays, tissue culture, biochemical assay technologies, and protein and RNA expression analysis. 
• Experience in primary immune cell-based assays is strongly preferred. 
• Experience in flow cytometry (FACS) analysis is preferred.
• Experience with cell proliferation and killing assays, using a variety plate-reader-based and/or flow-based methodologies is desired. 
• Experience with small animal handling, drug administration, blood and tissue collection is preferred.
• Collaborative team player. Be flexible and prioritize tasks based on team and company goals. 
• Communicate effectively at all levels, within teams, with internal and external collaborators. Strong organizational skills. Maintain research data and records with highest integrity. Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment. 

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