Senior Research Associate, In Vitro - Contract - Lexington
Proclinical is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Research Associate for In Vitro studies.
Primary Responsibilities:
The role primarily involves providing technical laboratory research support for multiple projects, focusing on the expedited evaluation and clinical translation of therapies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in in vitro cell culture and molecular biology techniques, with experience in in vivo methodologies being a plus.
Skills & Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Experience in cellular and molecular biology is essential (e.g., mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, quantitative real-time PCR).
- Experience with in vivo methodologies is a plus (e.g., mouse handling, subcutaneous injection, intravenous injection, necropsy, sample analysis, histology).
- Experience with RNAi and in vitro screening is preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective contributor to group projects in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to perform and interpret experiments reliably, and to advance projects aggressively towards defined goals.
The Senior Research Associate responsibilities will be:
- Conduct siRNA drug candidate screening, hit identification, and lead optimization.
- Apply cellular and molecular biology methodologies, such as mammalian cell culture, in vitro screening, cell-based assays, RNA extraction, and RT-qPCR.
- Participate in in vivo drug candidate testing, including mouse dosing and sample analysis.
- Analyze data and present results in group meetings.
- Maintain clear experimental records in laboratory notebooks and write SOPs and other technical reports as needed.
- Collaborate closely with research team members to address critical questions related to the efficacy of our drugs.
- Review literature and provide insights to research directions, while predominantly making hands-on contributions to the research.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at m.raletz@proclinical.com
Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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