Senior Research Associate in Marlborough, Massachusetts at MEADOWHAWK BIOLABS INC

Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Oncology

Marlborough, MA

About the Opportunity

Meadowhawk Biolabs is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Research Associate to work within the In Vivo Oncology Team at our Marlborough, MA location to work with rodent models in a fast-paced team environment. The ideal candidate is driven, hardworking, willing to learn, dedicated, and passionate about science. This scientific position offers unique opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute meaningfully to the creation and development of our services, expand their knowledge base by participation in multidisciplinary teams, and advance their career in capabilities and responsibilities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• With minimum direction, independently execute study set up and direct study team during execution of standard study designs. For non-standard study designs, work under close direction to execute assigned studies
• Develop and apply complex and routine dosing skills and collection techniques
• Perform basic and complex animal skills
• Routinely review and process In-Vivo Oncology data and work closely under guidance to develop protocol and report generation skills
• Proactively communicate study progress, status and any issues potentially affecting study execution with more senior scientific staff
• With limited direction, participate in efforts to support continuous improvement and to simplify and streamline processes and procedures
• Participate in collaborations within and across departments
• Instill and adhere to all regulatory and good science practices and procedures as required as well as other company policies, practices and procedures
• Full commitment and adherence to laboratory animal welfare and Meadowhawk Biolabs’ Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals policies and procedures
• Train and mentor more junior staff on established procedures and practices
• Live, demonstrate and serve as role model by living company values

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or another related scientific field. Two years of prior laboratory experience required. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered as substitution for the specific criteria outlined above.

Skills:

• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with scientific systems software, Study Log, LIMS and ELN.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Ability to abide by established processes and procedures with an attention to detail
• Ability to self-organize, multi-task and to operate effectively with minimal day-to-day oversight

Personal Attributes:

In addition to the attributes described above, the ideal candidate will be highly collaborative, open-minded, self-aware, flexible, data-driven and objective in its evaluation, persistent and optimistic in the face of challenges and uncertainty, and willing to make decisions and take ownership for assigned responsibilities.

Compensation:

The target base salary for this position is between $68,500 - $88,000 per year. The specific rate for this position may vary and will be based upon factors including, but not limited to the individual’s experience, education, and skills. In addition to wages, Meadowhawk Biolabs provides a full benefits package upon hire date.

About Meadowhawk Biolabs:

Meadowhawk Biolabs is a well-funded CRO founded by industry veterans over 4 years ago with operations based in the two dominant US Biohubs – Boston & San Francisco. Driven by a set of clear company values, Meadowhawk Biolabs seeks to make a difference and be the partner of choice with its pharmaceutical and biotech clients in their quest to bring new therapeutics and treatments to market. We seek to provide our clients with the highest quality data with fast turnround time and unrivaled client service while maintaining a focus upon technology, scientific and operational innovation.

At Meadowhawk Biolabs, our ultimate success is dependent upon building the best possible team of employees. We seek to create an environment where we celebrate our differences and value the power of diversity among our employees. We embrace cultural, social, cognitive, and professional diversity because we understand that ultimately our success is enabled by working together.