Scientist, Clinical Services (on-site)

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist to join our collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) team in West Point, PA. This role is ideal for an industry-experienced professional with a strong foundation in in vivo sciences and a passion for leveraging digital tools to optimize laboratory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Technical Execution: Perform hands-on technical aspects of discovery and basic science animal studies with minimal supervision. To include administering test articles via various routes, conducting blood sampling, and performing tissue collections.

• Surgical & Anesthetic Care: Administer injectable and inhalation anesthetic agents under veterinary guidance. Assist in and conduct pre-surgical preparations, aseptic surgical procedures, and intensive perioperative care.

• Clinical Care: Carry out prescribed medical treatment and research regimens for study animals under the direction of the attending veterinarian.

• Digital Stewardship, Coding & Data Analytics:

  • Data Integration & Coding: Write basic code/scripts to merge study data from multiple sources.
  • Build, maintain, and share clear, interactive dashboards (such as Power BI) to streamline daily scheduling and monitor team performance metrics.
  • Electronic Data Capture: Serve as an enterprise-minded data steward by utilizing cloud-based electronic data capture and study management platforms (e.g., Benchling, Signals) to ensure high data quality, standardization, and immediate accessibility.
  • Process Optimization: Proactively identify operational and technical hurdles in daily workflows. Propose and implement digital and procedural solutions to streamline workflows, reduce manual rework, and modernize study execution.

• Study Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Project Tracking: Manage study timelines, coordinate scheduling, and ensure the accuracy of all study data within corporate databases and tracking systems.
  • Cross-Site Alignment: Work fluidly across our research network to share knowledge, align methodologies, and ensure consistency in study execution and digital practices.
  • Scientific Communication: Clearly communicate study progress, operational challenges, and data interpretations to cross-functional project teams and supervisors. Maintain accurate, timely, and well-organized records of animal treatments, study data, procedures, inventories, research protocols, and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Bio-Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.

• Required Experience And Skills:

  • Industry Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in an in-vivo laboratory setting (biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environment preferred).
  • In-Vivo Competency: Demonstrated proficiency in rodent and/or non-rodent handling, dosing techniques, and tissue collection.
  • Demonstrable passion for animal care and welfare.
  • Biologics Understanding: An applied understanding of biologics and peptide therapeutics, with the ability to help translate program strategies into fit-for-purpose study designs.
  • Digital & Technical Aptitude: Proven experience using modern electronic lab notebooks (e.g., Benchling), study management software, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI). Ability or strong willingness to write code/scripts to automate data compilation.
  • Scientific Curiosity & Growth Mindset: Eager to learn new technical and scientific skills, with a strong desire to develop a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end drug discovery and pharmaceutical R&D process.
  • Problem-Solving Mindset: A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to work independently, recognize study/operational hurdles, and propose constructive resolutions.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a track record of working successfully in highly collaborative, cross-functional team environments.
  • On-Site Requirement: This is a fully on-site, research-based role located at our West Point, PA facility. Daily in-person attendance is required to perform critical hands-on laboratory tasks.