Your mission
MeiraGTx is seeking an outstanding Senior Associate Scientist with extensive experience in in vivo animal studies to join our growing R&D team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting and supporting animal experiments and will also contribute to a variety of laboratory-based research activities. The applicant will be required to present results and updates at project team meetings, maintain accurate and well-organized experiment records. The qualified candidate will work independently and as part of a team to closely collaborate with other team members in developing novel therapies.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities- Execute the animal study plan.
- Animal drug administration via various administration routes.
- Animal health monitoring and metabolic assessment.
- Animal tissue and blood sample collection and processing.
- Document the observations and assessments in an animal study.
- Collaborate and interact with colleagues, complete assigned duties.
- Comply with company training and policies.
Qualifications- BSc or MSc degree in Biology, Molecular and cellular biology, or related field.
- 5 to 8 years’ experience in laboratory animal care, handling, management, and in vivo animal studies.
- Extensively experienced and highly proficient in various routes of administration, such as PO, IP, IV etc.
- Highly experienced in tissue sample collection and processing.
- Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, cell transfection, ELISA assays and molecular techniques.
- Strong work ethic and professionalism, high level of responsibility, attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks.
- Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.
