Pharmacology Associate USD

USA - Pharmacology Associate - I - USD (Contract)

Groton, CT, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year)

Published 17 hours ago

Microsoft Office

problem - solving

Biology

Excel / PowerPoint/ Microsoft suite

Pharmacology

animal research

Location: Groton, CT
Schedule: Full-time, On-site (5 days/week)
Position Type: Contract

We are seeking a highly motivated Pharmacology Associate I to join an In Vivo Pharmacology team supporting metabolic disease research. This hands‑on laboratory role will focus on executing in vivo studies that contribute to obesity, metabolic, and cardiovascular disease drug discovery programs within a collaborative, cross‑functional research environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in animal research, a commitment to high‑quality science, and an interest in developing within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to translational pharmacology studies while gaining exposure to project teams, scientific strategy, and industry‑standard research practices.

• Execute in vivo pharmacology studies in support of obesity, metabolic, and cardiovascular disease research programs.
• Conduct studies across multi‑species platforms, including rodents, canines, and non‑human primates, while adhering to institutional SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Assist with study execution, data collection, experimental procedures and sample management.
• Conduct tissue collection and downstream tissue processing activities.
• Analyze, organize and summarize experimental data using standard scientific software tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support research objectives and program advancement.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, study documentation and data integrity standards.
• Uphold the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance, including adherence to institutional IACUC protocols and applicable AAALAC, USDA and OLAW standards.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute to continuous improvement of study workflows and technical capabilities.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacology, biology, biomedical sciences, animal science or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands‑on experience conducting in vivo studies and working in vivarium and laboratory environments.
• Experience performing animal research procedures in rodents, including basic handling and technical procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work with large animal species, including canine and non‑human primate models with training provided as appropriate based on experimental needs.
• Strong technical laboratory skills and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Demonstrated proficiency in animal handling, restraint, dosing and biospecimen collection across rodents, canines and/or non‑human primates.
• Experience supporting metabolic disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease or related therapeutic areas.
• Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology or industry research experience.
• Familiarity with Graph Pad Prism or similar scientific data analysis software.
• Experience supporting large‑scale preclinical studies.
• Fully on‑site position located in Groton, CT.
• Significant time spent in vivarium and laboratory settings conducting animal studies.
• Work requires adherence to PPE, biosafety, animal welfare and institutional compliance requirements.
• Flexible start times based on study requirements, typically between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
• Occasional weekend work may be required depending on…