Biologist

Job Title: In Vivo Biologist Location: Boston, MA

Work Model: Onsite Hours: 9am to 5pm M-F

Compensation: $52.00 - $57.25/hr Type: 12-month contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual who can contribute to a successful drug discovery and development team in an Obesity research group. The successful candidate will leverage their strong in vivo pharmacology background and complementary laboratory skills to play a critical role in supporting discovery efforts and established pipeline projects with an emphasis on anti-obesity therapeutics. You will be responsible for executing on critical capabilities in the laboratory setting and working with other scientists within and across departments to achieve project and department goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and independently execute in vivo experiments to support preclinical characterization and evaluation of targets/pathways that regulate energy balance.
• Perform routine rodent handling, dosing via multiple routes of administration (including but not limited to PO, IP, SQ, IV), blood collection (including cardiac puncture), perfusion, and tissue collection.
• Conduct metabolic assessments, including food intake measurements, glucose tolerance tests (GTT), and insulin tolerance tests (ITT).
• Perform molecular and biochemical assessments on ex vivo samples.
• Function independently while working within a team-oriented lab environment and cross-functional project teams.
• Maintain accurate records, independently analyze data, and report data in written and oral formats. Perform all work in full compliance with Company Research Policies and complete all required training activities in the timeframe specified.

Qualifications

Required

• B.S. and/or M.S. in biology or a closely related field with 3+ years of laboratory experience.

Preferred

• A background in the biology and physiology of energy balance regulation and metabolic disease is a plus.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, brain sectioning, and confocal or fluorescence microscopy imaging is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting data in a team environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific