Scientific Associate - Pharmacology
Scientific Associate - Pharmacology
TRUE TITLE: Co-op Student - Emerging Technologies, Comparative Medicine
6 Months
Cambridge, MA
Max PR: $25.00 - $28.00
Please make note of the start date. This role is for someone currently enrolled in a relevant bachelors or masters program
The worker will be required to handle rodents as part of their responsibilities.
Job Summary
Join the Emerging Technologies team in Comparative Medicine and contribute to the development of digital in vivo biomarkers and next?generation preclinical research technologies. You will gain hands?on experience with digital home?cage monitoring, wearable biosensors, behavioral phenotyping, and data analytics while supporting innovative research programs that advance drug discovery and translational science.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in experiment execution, data collection, data analysis, statistical modeling, and interpretation
- Perform acclimation and some husbandry procedures for laboratory rodents with a focus on wearable technologies
- Help with study logistics including materials, scheduling, inventory to keep operation running smoothly
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm and prototype innovative solutions.
- Maintain lab records/documentations and share updates to project leads.
Education & Qualifications
- At least one-year of related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master’s program (e.g. Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering)
- Familiarity with data analysis tools preferred (e.g. Python, MATLAB, GraphPad Prism)
- Some rodent experience preferred – detailed guidance and training will be provided for each of the specific procedures used
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills