Pharmacology Lab Associate

Job Title:

Pharmacology Associate I

Job Description

This full-time, on-site Pharmacology Associate I position supports an In Vivo Pharmacology team focused on metabolic, obesity, and cardiovascular disease research. The role is highly hands-on and involves executing in vivo studies across multiple species to advance preclinical drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will contribute directly to translational pharmacology studies, collaborate with cross-functional project teams, and gain exposure to scientific strategy and industry-standard research practices within a dynamic, research-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 strictly adhering to institutional standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

• Perform animal research procedures in rodents, including basic handling, restraint, dosing, and biospecimen collection.

• Assist with study execution, including data collection, experimental procedures, sample collection, tissue collection, and downstream tissue processing activities.

• Analyze, organize, and summarize experimental data using standard scientific software tools.

• Maintain accurate experimental records, study documentation, and data integrity in accordance with institutional and regulatory expectations.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support research objectives, study execution, and overall program advancement.

• Uphold high 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, technical capabilities, and laboratory best practices.

• Communicate study progress, issues, and results clearly and promptly to team members and stakeholders.

• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, ensuring timely completion of tasks and proactive problem-solving when challenges arise.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or masters degree in pharmacology, biology, biomedical sciences, animal science, or a related scientific discipline.

• Hands‑on experience conducting in vivo studies in vivarium and laboratory environments.

• Practical 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 needed.

• Strong technical laboratory skills with a demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques.

• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a collaborative, cross‑functional team.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple studies or tasks simultaneously.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting experiments and collaborating with colleagues.

• Solid problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving technical and experimental challenges.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry, organization, and basic analysis.

• Commitment to high‑quality science, animal welfare, and adherence to institutional and regulatory compliance standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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 experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industry research settings.

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