Scientific Associate I - Cambridge, MA

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A Global Pharmaceutical company has an exciting entry level opportunity for a Scientific Associate I.  This is a great opportunity to work in the Bacteriology Lab supporting Senior Scientists in continued pharmacological studies. 

Position responsibilities:
• Perform various study types of efficacy studies in laboratory rodents.
• Utilize template protocols and data forms to initiate and conduct efficacy studies.
• Prepare and maintain study books.
• Review raw data and study documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate study events with the appropriate study personnel.
• Provide study schedules to laboratory supervisors.
• Prepare and present study updates to pharmacology staff.
• Perform technical procedures on assigned studies.
• Perform the following pharmacological techniques, accurately on assigned studies: rodent handling, ear tagging, blood and urine collections, dose administrations (i.v., i.p., S.C., and p.o.), body weights, feed weights, clinical observations, and body temperature evaluations.
• A sound understanding in microbiological techniques and a good knowledge of aseptic technique is important.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Develop techniques and procedures which provide enhanced capability to conduct pharmacological investigations.
• Perform initial evaluation of data and report results at internal staff meetings.
 
Position Requirements:
• BS in Microbiology preferred
• 0-4 years related experience
• Understand basic principles, concepts and methodology governing the work performed.
• Good technical skills and working familiarity with laboratory procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new experimental techniques.
• Can independently obtain and interpret analytical or other supporting data and arrive at proper conclusions.
• Ability to conduct specific experiments, processes or other operations under supervision.
• Follow set procedures, display proficiency with lab work, can identify technical problems and contribute new ideas toward their solution.
• Collect background information from literature searches as appropriate to understand the theoretical and technical aspects of work being performed.

For additional information and for immediate and confidential consideration, please apply online or send resume to cory.donovan@yoh.com .

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