Job Description
job summary:
Launch your career in drug discovery with a Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader! We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacology Associate - I to join an innovative In Vivo Pharmacology team in Cambridge, MA. This 100% on-site laboratory role focuses on executing critical metabolic disease research while gaining valuable exposure to cutting-edge scientific programs.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 33.36 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Execute in vivo pharmacology studies in support of obesity and cardiovascular disease research programs.
- Perform rodent handling, dosing, and experimental procedures in a modern vivarium setting.
- Conduct tissue collection, downstream processing, and experimental data organization using standard scientific software.
- Maintain rigorous experimental documentation following established laboratory and animal care safety procedures.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to support drug discovery objectives.
qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Pharmacology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with in vivo studies, rodent handling, and animal research procedures.
- Strong technical laboratory capabilities with proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Prior pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vivarium experience.
- Background supporting metabolic or cardiovascular disease therapeutic areas.
- Familiarity with scientific data analysis tools like GraphPad Prism.
skills: Pharmacology, Biology, In Vivo
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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