Biologist

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Job Title: Biologist

Location: Boston, MA

Work schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.40/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Requirements

B.S/MS in life sciences (e.g., biology, neuroscience, or related field) or 2 years' experience working in pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization.

Passion, knowledge and experience in neuroscience or rare disease research

• Hands on experience of rodent handling and dosing, including but not limited to subcutaneous (SC), intravenous (IV) and intraperitoneal (IP). Experience of small animal stereotaxic surgeries including but not limited to intracerebral (IC), intracisterna magna (ICM) and intracerebroventricular (ICV) injections in rodents will be a plus
• Experience of gross necropsies, tissue dissection, trimming and processing, collecting bodily fluids (blood, cerebrospinal fluid undefined)
• Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility for changing platform needs, workflows and projects
• Ability to craft, complete and interpret experiments independently, and to advance scientific understanding
• Excellent communication skills and effective in collaborating across functional boundaries and in team environment
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience in processing, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data and information from disparate sources and ability to extract insight from data.
  
  

Responsibilities

The in vivo pharmacology Biologist will participate in the Gene Therapy in vivo pharmacology lab to execute experiments in support of the discovery and optimization of novel therapeutic candidates for genetic medicines.

Work with team leads to design and execute in vivo pharmacology experiments to characterize activity, distribution, and clearance of genetic medicines in rodent models, including immunocompromised animals

• Assist in the development and characterization of novel in vivo models
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Preclinical, toxicology, PK/PD modelling) to ensure the translation from discovery to development
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in study reports and team meetings
• Keep and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all practical work: completion of electronic notebook in alignment with company procedure quality standards and Good Documentation Practices
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  
  

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #558-Scientific

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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