ACCELERON PHARMA INC Research Associate II, Preclinical Pharmacology Salary in the United States

What’s in it for you?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented and collaborative environment to be part of our success in the preclinical pharmacology group.

The successful candidate is expected to perform in vivo experiments in the area of heart failure, lung  and kidney diseases, but also to perform sample collections for biomarker studies and target engagement determination and related endpoint analysis, and contribute to genotyping, and in vitro experiments including QPCR, ELISA, MSD….

A proven track record of use of in vivo disease models in rodent species and conducting studies to evaluate efficacy and mechanism of action of potential therapeutic agents is critical. The candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated, a team player and able to work independently.

What will you be doing?

• Perform experiments to evaluate efficacy and mechanism of action of protein therapeutic agents in models of cardiac, lung and kidney diseases
• Hands on capabilities working with rodents, in depth knowledge of in vivo model systems and familiarity with molecular and cell biology experiments.
• Proven experience in surgical skills preferably pulmonary, renal, or cardiac small surgery in mice and rats.
• Collect, archive and organize samples for downstream analysis.
• Deliver reproducible results under aggressive timelines.
• Work with cross functional drug development group to bring research stage molecules to clinical development.
• Prepare, present and review scientific presentations for internal/external use.

What are we looking for?

• BS degree with 2-5 years or MS degree with 2+ years of academic or industrial experience in animal model development.
• Excellent rodent handling, injection, surgery, and necropsy skills.
• Able to work independently on design and implementation of experiments.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet project deadlines.
• Prior experience in models of organ fibrosis.

How will you grow with us?

You will have an exciting opportunity as a member of our preclinical pharmacology team to significantly contribute to multiple programs. Our team collaborates with the various teams within preclinical pharmacology as well as translational and exploratory biology, bioanalytical development and more. This opportunity will allow you to work on a supportive team that is focused on passion, inquiry, and fun. Join our group today!

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