Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Pharmacology Associate I to join an In Vivo Pharmacology team supporting metabolic disease research. This hands-on laboratory role will focus on executing in vivo studies that contribute to obesity, metabolic, and cardiovascular disease drug discovery programs within a collaborative, cross-functional research environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in animal research, a commitment to high-quality science, and an interest in developing within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to translational pharmacology studies while gaining exposure to project teams, scientific strategy, and industry-standard research practices.
Responsibilities:
Perform animal handling and in vivo procedures using rodents and large animals (dogs and non-human primates)
Administer compounds via IP, PO, and SC dosing routes
Conduct blood collection, euthanasia, and tissue collection in rodents
Process tissues for downstream analysis
Maintain study documentation and assist with data entry and analysis
Support research activities within a vivarium environment
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Animal Science, Life Sciences, or related field
Hands-on experience with rodent handling, dosing, blood collection, and tissue sampling
Experience in academic, biotech, pharmaceutical, or research laboratory settings
Willingness to work with large animals (training provided if needed)
Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a small, highly collaborative team
Preferred
Experience in metabolic disease research
Exposure to tissue processing, molecular biology techniques, or data analysis
Large animal experience is a plus
Skills:
Respirator fit testing
Annual TB screening
Proof of measles vaccination
Enhanced security clearance
Occasional weekend work
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $25.00 - $29.13 /hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Groton, CT
Job Type
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
Salary
$25–$29.13 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Animal Husbandryunmatched
Animal Researchunmatched
Animal Trainingunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Blood Bankunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Clinical Researchunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Diseaseunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Drug Developmentunmatched
Drug Discoveryunmatched
Health Plan Membershipunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Messaging Technologyunmatched
Metabolic Disordersunmatched
Molecular Biologyunmatched
Obesityunmatched
Pharmacologyunmatched
Pharmacology Researchunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
Speech Technologyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telephonyunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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