Biologist

Role Summary

Biologist in the Clinical Pharmacology group, supporting research in animal models of disease including allergy/dermatitis, pain, and inflammation. This role involves hands-on in vivo work, study design, and cross-functional collaboration in a veterinary medicine research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo studies using animal models of disease (allergy, dermatitis, pain, inflammation, etc.).
• Work directly with dogs, cats, rodents, and other species as needed.
• Perform animal procedures including:
  • Blood sampling
  • Dosing via multiple routes (IV, SC, oral, etc.)
  • Basic behavioral training for simple tasks
• Contribute to disease model development and support early-stage drug discovery.
• Prepare and assist in writing animal use protocols and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Design, execute, interpret, and report findings from in vivo studies.
• Collaborate closely within a team of in vivo biologists; lead assigned research areas or sub-projects.
• Communicate scientific results clearly to diverse audiences across a matrixed R&D environment.
• Support planning and logistics for complex, multi-phase studies.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in Biological Sciences, Animal Science, or related field
• Required: 3+ years of hands-on experience working with animals in a research setting
• Preferred: Proven experience handling rodents, cats, and dogs, including blood collection and compound administration
• Preferred: Experience developing in vivo disease models (rodents or larger species)
• Preferred: Background in in vivo drug discovery, including target identification and validation
• Preferred: Ability to independently direct scientific research and lead sub-projects
• Preferred: Practical experience preparing IACUC or equivalent animal use protocols
• Preferred: Strong planning and organizational skills for managing complex study designs
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to collaborate across scientific functions and consider multiple scenarios during study planning

Skills

• High enthusiasm for science and animal health research.
• Creativity, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-moving research environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of generating innovative solutions to research challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure.