Job Description

Akkodis is seeking Scientist II (Scientific) Contract with a direct client in Cambridge MA 02141

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Position: Scientist II (Scientific)

Location: Cambridge MA 02141

Duration: 6+ Months contract to hire

Lab based position, In vivo mouse handling a must have. Should be able to perform dosing (subcu, IP, IV, PO) and bleeds (submandibular, retro orbital, cardiac puncture). Experience running multiple in vivo studies simultaneously. Experience running various IBD models (DSS, CD40, TNBS, T Cell Transfer Colitis) and performing endoscopy a plus. Organ harvesting and processing a plus. Experience with in vitro assays such as Flow cytometry and MSD are also a plus

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and performing in-vivo pharmacology experiments in support of project team goals. This includes study design, data collection and recording, communication of results, and report writing.

• Summarize and present study data to project teams within established timelines.

• Generate specific pharmacology reports based on studies performed to support IND submission.

• Capacity to use established procedures and methodologies with the ability to transform novel approaches into routine practice.

• Use detailed knowledge of state-of-the-art tools and approaches to enhance in vivo evaluation of novel therapeutics mechanism of action and/or identify new targets.

• Identify and develop ex vivo analytical tools that can be used to maximize the read-outs from in vivo studies

• Must be a technical contributor.

• Ability to troubleshoot experiments.

• Support the development of disease relevant in-vivo models.

• Must be well organized and detail oriented.

• Must have meticulous record keeping skills according to Sanofi quality guidelines. Maintain a thorough and compliant laboratory notebook.

• Must adhere to all federal, local, and Sanofi animal welfare guidelines.

• Must be capable of working alone and in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of immunology, mechanistic understanding of autoimmune or inflammatory pathologies. Proficiency in establishing in vivo PK/PD and efficacy models of immunology/autoimmune diseases (e.g. DTH, DSS, T cell transfer model, ovalbumin induced asthma).

• Extensive in vivo pharmacology expertise in working with rodent inflammatory models and in molecular, cellular biology and immunological assays (e.g. Flow cytometry, cytokine measurement) required. Well-established hands-on experience with in vivo dosing, bleeding, and handling techniques and proficiency in basic surgical techniques.

• Experience with compound or reagent preparation.

• Ability to work under moderate supervision with regular review of results and methods utilized.

• Ability to present study related results to project teams.

• Proven ability to work in a dynamic, customer-focused and results-oriented environment.

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant research experience in a biopharmaceutical setting OR a Ph.D. in Immunology, Pharmacology with 1 year of relevant research experience in academic facility or biopharmaceutical setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit .

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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