Senior Research Associate

Senior Research Associate12 month contractMust be able to work on a W2On-site in Lexington, MATOP SKILLS:1. Experience dosing mouse/rat2. Experience putting together a protocol and conducting an in vivo study beginning to end (from protocol to plotting the data)3. Works as a team player and has attention to detailThe Position:Provide complex technical support for research activities in multiple in vivo projects focused on obesity and cardiometabolic therapeutic areas. This position will be responsible for in vivo experimental planning, execution, & analyses with limited supervisor support.Essential Functions:Hands-on in vivo experimental effortsDesigns and conducts in vivo research studiesIndependently leads the development and implementation of assays to support research projectsInterpret and properly document experimental dataEnsures data integrity and documentation through maintenance of laboratory notebooks and ensuring data and results are entered into the electronic notebook in a timely mannerPoint of contact person for specific in vivo platform and methodologies.Collaborative Teamwork and develop synergy with technical and scientific experts within the team.Works in a team-focused environment to ensure progress of global research projectsWorks with team to ensure better practice sharing and implementation within the labSupports business goals, shares learnings, knowledge and skills, and cross-functional teamworkbe a team player and regularly provides assistance to other technical staffScientific input & guidanceIndependently executes experiments and performs data analyses of moderate complexityCorrectly interprets data and make recommendations for next stepsResponsible for developing, optimizing & drafting protocols for methods of moderate complexity with limited input from supervisorContributes to formal study reports & study protocol drafting & reviewSupports development and management of research protocols in support of multiple drug discovery effortsPresents findings at the scientist, department, and site-levelManages personal experimental timelinesWill require weekend tasks which are a shared and divided responsibility among the teamPhysical Requirements:0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to lift 50lbs.Qualifications:High School Diploma with 10+ years' experience required. With a Vocational Degree or Associate's degree, 6+ years' relevant experience required. With a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years' relevant experience required. A Master's Degree with no industry or post-graduate experience can be considered.Relevant Experience includes:Experience with In vivo rodent handling, dosing via various routes of administration (SC, PO, IP, IV etc.), in-life blood collections and necropsy is required.Collecting data and accurately maintaining laboratory notebooks required.Track record of organizing and performing experiments of moderate complexity and per-forming at a moderate level of independence.Computer proficiency and the ability and desire to learn new software programs.Experience with metabolic cage systems including BIODAQ and Sable Cage systems is highly desirable.Rodent surgical experience is desirable.