Scientist II - Toxicology

Job Description:Company Information:Breakthrough Careers!A career at Millennium comes with something no other company can offer: a community of people with diverse talents and backgrounds, all dedicated to the discovery and development of therapies that can change the world - one patient at a time. Our casual but focused environment fosters the free exchange of ideas, encourages collaborative research, and sparks discovery of innovative solutions in science and business. At Millennium, we're big on results, not formality.Position Summary:The principle function of this position is to assist with and facilitate the design, conduct, interpretation, and reporting of non-clinical studies of the safety (toxicity) and toxicokinetics / pharmacodynamics of compounds in discovery and development stages.Duties and Responsibilities:Studies may involve development or use of in vitro test systems or animal models including genetically modified animals to evaluate biological responses. Creativity and innovation in the application of biological sciences to solve toxicology and side effect issues. Ability to lead a cross functional team in addressing the challenges of determining the biological effects of target modulation or unintended consequences of xenobiotic administration.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications:Requires a Ph.D. and 1-2 years postdoctoral toxicology or other related experience or board certification as a veterinary pathologist, preferrably with a Ph.D. Must have strong background in molecular biology, toxicology, pharmacology and/or biochemistry. Familiar with the application of in vitro or animal models in determining the biological consequence of modulation of a molecular target or administration of xenobiotics. Experience in designing, conducting, and reporting studies with an understanding of the strategic applications of findings. Experienced with Microsoft Office applications. Additional Qualifications:Must possess leadership skills and be a team player with the ability to work independently to resolve issues.Click here to immediately applyWant to learn more about us? Years of Experience Required: Entry LevelExpected Travel Time: None Searchable Keywords: SAS / gj-moExpected Travel Time: None Company: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Contact: Recruiter Email: Apply by Email Address: 02454 Reference Code: 14467.26412.5305BR Company: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science