Independently execute in vivo PK/PD and/or efficacy studies that support nonclinical and clinical stage programs in the neurology and endocrinology disease space

Administer small molecule compounds and biologics to naive and disease-model rodents (mouse and rat), measure endpoints (body weight, clinical scores, behavioral) and collect biospecimens

Follow study protocol, IACUC protocols, SOP and animal welfare policy in animal studies. Help maintain laboratory and supply inventories

Have effective troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills

Work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates must be flexible and have strong multitasking skills

Collect, organize, and present scientific/technical data internally and in project team meetings

Perform all duties in keeping with the Company's core values, policies and all applicable regulations

Performs assigned experiments to support scientific activities and project goals involving in vivo pharmacology assessment of novel therapeutics

May design less complex experiments

Recommends alternatives, researches new methods and techniques and may proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems

Works with stereotaxic surgical techniques

Oversees compound dosing via multiple routes of administration

Responsible for behavioral assay development, validation and screening

Completes data analysis and reporting. Maintains and updates SOP's and writes data summaries for experiments conducted

Handles and doses animals in a laboratory setting

Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's, IACUC procedures, and safety and quality assurance standards at all times

Provides training and/or supervision to junior staff, as needed

Other duties as assigned

BS/BA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology and 2+ years of experience in the handling and dosing of rodents in a laboratory setting OR

MS/MA degree in biological sciences preferably related to behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology or biopsychology and some relevant experience preferred

Compound administration different routes (PO IP SC IM)

Extensive hands-on knowledge of behavioral testing in a variety of assays like locomotor activity, fear conditioning

Occasional weekend work required

Recognizes fundamental anomalies in data points and identifies issues in experiments/processes

Begins to understand how to think outside of the technical process and consider the impact decisions will have on the broader scientific goals

Strong knowledge of one scientific discipline

Good knowledge of scientific principles, methods and techniques

Good knowledge and demonstrated ability working with a variety of laboratory equipment/tools

Strong computer skills

Good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Good project management skills

High level of organization and attention to detail

Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel

Advanced multitasking, trouble shooting and deductive reasoning skills required