In Vivo Laboratory Associate Scientist

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.pe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Laboratory Associate to execute in-vivo rodent experiments on a client site. The experiments are aimed at understanding PK/ADME properties and the mechanism of action of new therapeutics. This position requires strong proficiency in in-life procedures and a basic understanding of pharmacokinetics/pharmacology concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute in vivo experiments to determine ADME properties, pharmacokinetics, and biomarker responses in rodents
  • To include rodent handling, drug delivery via multiple routes of administration (IV, IP, SC, PO), necropsy, and sample collection
• In collaboration with other members of the group, develop and troubleshoot novel models for understanding drug metabolism properties and the mechanism of action of new molecular entities
• Independently document study data

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Strong in-vivo rodent handling skills, including injections, sample collection, restraining techniques, and anesthesia
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain operating standards and policies related to in vivo studies
• A basic understanding of pharmacokinetic/pharmacology research, specifically those driving the exposure/effect relationship of NCEs
• A flexible team-based attitude suitable for an entrepreneurial discovery research environment
• Experience with Instech automated blood sampling systems
• Experience working with rats

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences, biology, pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline with approximately 2 years of industry or academic experience
  • Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Hands-on in vivo experience working with mice
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship