USA Research Associate III Scientific at Adecco USA
Cambridge, MA
About the Job
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a contract Research Associate III for our Pharmaceutical partner in Cambridge, MA.
The anticipated wage for this position is $66- $67.80 hourly. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria
Description:
We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to join the Genomics Medicine Unit and play a role in executing in vivo studies to develop best in class gene therapies. The successful candidate will support in vivo experiments to help with the development of gene therapy and other strategies addressing neurologic, neuromuscular, rare blood, renal and metabolic diseases and participate in the successful translation of pre-clinical gene therapy programs.
Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to:
• Lead the execution of rodent pharmacology studies that evaluate gene therapy candidates
• Develop and perform research involving various animal laboratory techniques including administration, behavioral testing, tissue/blood collection and helping with animal imaging
• Manage several experiments simultaneously and execute in a time sensitive manner
• Communicate and coordinate with other scientists on the project team to draft, finalize, and implement study protocols. Follow protocols, standard operating procedures and independently execute tasks
• Collect and record data. Prepare a summary of experimental procedures and results and present data in team meetings and across disease areas to support the Genomic Medicine Unit at large
Qualifications:
• MS in life science with 1 - 3 years of experience or BS in life science with 4 - 6 years of experience in biotech/biopharma industry
• Prior experience designing pharmacological testing in various animal models with behavioral, biochemical and physiological endpoints
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in multiple delivery routes of administration into mice and rats as well as an understanding of behavioral analysis tools with mice and rats
• Strong background experience with rodent tissue collection and tissue collection techniques
• Demonstrated surgical experience with mice and rats or the willingness to learn multiple surgical delivery techniques is strongly preferred for the successful candidate
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, document research and work in a collaborative environment
Pay Details: $66.00 to $67.80 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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