Toxicology Research Associate - Preclinical Safety assessment

Job Description

Eurofins PSS is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support our client located in Boston, MA. This individual will support the client’s In Vitro Toxicology group, where a team of toxicologists and safety pharmacologists work 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.

Key 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with high-throughput plate formats and automated liquid handling preferred
• A desire to be in a highly innovative environment aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society

Additional Information

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com. Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.