# Senior Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

**Company**: Abiologics, Inc.
**Location**: Watertown, MA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $81,000 - $107,250
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Abiologics, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate to join its growing Pharmacology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for hands-on execution of rodent in vivo studies as well as coordination of studies with contract labs to support the progression of Abiologics' pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct in vivo studies to characterize and assess the function, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution of Synteins

- Perform hands-on dosing of mice and isolation/processing of mouse blood and tissues

- Comply with IACUC regulations regarding animal welfare and care

- Collect and prepare tissues for histology

- Execute and optimize lab procedures such as tissue lysis and cell isolation, ELISA, Western blot, RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR, and related cell/molecular biology assays

- Coordinate with CROs to support the execution of external in vivo studies

- Analyze, interpret, and accurately document study and assay results

- Apply troubleshooting and data analysis skills to resolve issues and improve study quality and throughput

- Collaborate with the Pharmacology team and cross-functionally to support lead optimization and platform advancement

Professional Experience & Qualifications:

- BS in Biology or related discipline with 5-7 years of relevant research experience, or MS with 3-5 years of relevant experience

- Well-established, independent experience with rodent in vivo dosing and handling techniques

- Experience in tissue dissection and preparation for RNA, protein analysis, and histology

- Demonstrated ability to execute or learn various molecular and cell biology techniques

- Proficiency with software such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, and PowerPoint

- Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Extensive experience in cell culture techniques

- Experience with tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry techniques

- Experience in flow cytometry and data analysis

The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $107,250. Abiologics, Inc. currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits, and a broad range of other benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- in vivo studies
- molecular biology
- cell biology
- data analysis
- Excel
- GraphPad Prism
- PowerPoint

### Nice to have
- cell culture techniques
- tissue sectioning
- immunohistochemistry
- flow cytometry

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