Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology Neuroscience

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In vivo pharmacology has an opening for an associate scientist I at our Cambridge Crossing laboratories. This position will contribute toefforts aimed at addressing key biology questionswithin the neuropsychiatric disorders utilizingrodentbehaviormodelsto advance drug discovery.This position will perform and assist with execution and optimization in vivo behavioral assays in rodent models and support other related activities such as survival surgeries. The successful candidate will be a motivated, experienced, collaborative, flexible and productive individual and expected to support in vivo biology development efforts for existing early portfolio programs as well as participate in target validation for the exploratory pipeline.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and execute rodent behavior experiments including compound formulation, dosingand handling,behavioral testing and observations, tissue sampling.
• Analyze data and present results to in vivo group, project teams, orother internal groups
• Support and assist with development and execution of survival surgery experiments (e.g. stereotactic surgeries)
• Maintain full compliance with animal welfare protocols
• Assist with study report compilation and data review of internal and external experiments
• Help design studies, research new animal models and disease areas of interest

The position will be filled at a level that aligns with the candidate's education, experience, and achievements.
Associate Scientist I or Associate Scientist II.

• BS/BA, or MS in Neuroscience or related field
• 0-3+ years of experience working in an academic or industry setting
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, various dosing routes and tissue collection methods.
• Direct experience with rodent behavior assays
• Hands-on experience with rodent survival surgery and related experimental data documentation desired
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate data to teams
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to work in the laboratory/vivarium to move the science forward with a sense of urgency.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the essence and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.

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• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

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