Scientist: In Vivo Pharmacology

Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology - Permanent - Palo Alto, CA

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Primary Responsibilities:
Proclinical is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic Scientist to support in vivo research on our cutting-edge pipeline and discovery programs. You will be involved in the preparation and execution of murine animal experiments and the collation of data.

The Scientist of In Vivo Pharmacology will:

• Preparation for and execution of translational experiments such as in vivo pharmacology and disease model experiments, including experiments in knockout and transgenic mice
• Animal handling during murine experiments, and handling of murine tissues resulting from animal experiments
• Management of relationships with third-party vendors on mouse breeding and shipping
• Identification, ordering, organization, storage, and proper disposal of laboratory reagents required for studies
• In collaboration with the Laboratory Biology team, aid in maintaining laboratory space and inventory
• Recording and filing data, preparing technical reports, and study summaries
• Report progress of projects in a timely and concise manner to supervisor
• May independently lead the development and implementation of new assays to support research projects; may independently execute experiments and perform data analyses of moderate complexity; may have responsibility for specific method or study.
• Occasionally provides assistance to and/or mentoring other technical staff, new research staff or interns
• Manages personal experimental timelines to meet project and personal goals
• Presents findings at the scientist, department, and site-level.
• Function as part of a collaborative team to support research needs
• Contribute to the optimal functioning of the research team, including implementation of new tools and technologies.

Skills & Requirements:

• S. and 7+ years of laboratory experience (academic and/or industry) or M.S. with 5+ years of laboratory experience (academic and/or industry)
• Degree must be in a life sciences discipline, preferably cellular and/or molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or microbiology/immunology
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with in vivo murine research required, with mouse pharmacology and inflammation disease model experiments highly desired
• Experience in experimental techniques such as handling of animal tissue, cell culture, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, and ELISAs/MSDs is required
• Experience in immunology research, including research with primary immune cells, would be valuable
• Must be highly organized, punctual, and precise both in regards to performing laboratory experiments as well as maintenance of the laboratory space.
• Ability to work independently and occasionally during non-traditional work hours as may be required by some experiments and will need to be comfortable in a laboratory and animal facility setting.
• Possesses effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other commonly used computer applications (Zoom, MS Teams, Box, etc.)
• Clear and effective communicator across verbal, written, and interpersonal settings

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