Scientist I, In Vivo

Role Summary

Scientist I, In Vivo

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the in vivo (rat behavior) evaluation of novel therapeutics to treat migraine and potentially other pain related disorders.
• Contribute to the development of translatable models.
• Effectively organize schedule to facilitate acute and longitudinal studies.
• Formulate and administer novel therapeutics to rats and mice.
• Generate detailed and accurate reports of study outcomes.
• Adaptable, creative, and think quantitatively.
• Opportunities to learn additional investigational techniques will be available.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being an active contributor to Pain related programs in an exciting, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs Degree or equivalent education with typically 5 years of experience, or Master‚Äôs Degree or equivalent education with typically two years of experience in Neuroscience, Biology or other relevant natural sciences.
• Ability to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible in vivo data in a timely manner. Be able to interpret and effectively communicate results of these studies.
• Hands-on experience in the laboratory working with rodents is essential. Including oral and intravenous administration of compounds.
• A track record in conducting studies with behaving animals is also essential.
• The individual must be able to read and adapt scientific literature to advance models and programs and to form innovative approaches.
• Experience with small animal surgeries would be an asset as would experience with histological, or ex vivo techniques.
• Ability to contribute independently, but also integrate well into a team to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions.
• Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment with strong communication skills.
• Experience in drug discovery would be desirable.

Skills

• Strong quantitative thinking
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a fast-paced team