Toxicology Research Associate - Preclinical Safety assessment

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. With over 47,000 staff in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics product testing, as well as in agroscience CRO services and specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

About the Role

The Research Associate will support the In Vitro Toxicology group at a client's site in Boston, MA. The team works to design human and preclinical animal in vitro models to support prioritization and de-risking of novel therapeutic agents throughout the drug discovery and development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background in the culture and maintenance of human cells, such as human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes, to model tissues and organs for drug screening and mechanism of action experiments.

Responsibilities

• Culture of complex human cellular models for drug screening and proof-of-mechanism studies
• Contribute to the development and implementation of in vitro assays to support the selection and de-risking of potential drug candidates through close interactions with discovery toxicologists, medicinal chemists, and research functions
• Conduct and report results from the tiered strategy toxicological profiling experiments
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceive, develop, and deploy bespoke organotypic investigative/screening assays to better inform on potential safety liabilities

Qualifications

• Minimal Requirements: BS with 1-2 years of relevant work experience or MS degree with 0-1 years of relevant work experience, and relevant experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
• Strong technical understanding of general laboratory techniques
• Extensive experience in cell culture and sterile techniques is required
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
• Maintains accurate and reliable record keeping, including database management, notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation

Additional Information

• What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter, 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader, 60 Minute Onsite Meeting
• The position can be full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Candidates living within commutable distance of Boston, MA, are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent Full-time Benefits Include Base comp: $30-34/hr, comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays