Pre-Clinical Drug Safety Scientist

Job Description

• Conduct in vitro assays, including biochemical, traditional cell culture and cardiomyocyte functional assays
• Use molecular & cellular biology and next generation sequencing technology to investigate mechanisms of drug-induced toxicity
• Collaborate with investigative toxicologists to make safer medicines
• Provide hands on support for NGS library prep and sequencing data generation
• Validate new biomarkers for drug safety risk assessment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, or a related discipline;new PhD candidate is a plus
• Experience with advanced cell culture approaches with cell lines, primary cells, and iPSC derived cells.
• Cell and molecular biology skills including development of reporter assays, application of knock-out, knock-down technology, gene expression analysis, and biomarker assay development and validation. Experience with next generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysis is a plus.
• Experience working in a matrixed team environment at a pharmaceutical company and/or CRO
• Broad scientific knowledge including pharmacology, toxicology, pathology, physiology and biochemistry.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Authorizationto work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full time, working Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge, MA are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.