FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES (TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

• Strong understanding of biology, pharmacology, or small animal imaging in the context of pharmaceutical research
• Proficient in standard in vivo techniques (IV dosing, surgical procedures, biological sampling).
• Hands-on experience in a preclinical imaging environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Comfort with various computer operating systems and programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Occasional weekend and after-hours work as needed

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Animal Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant drug discovery/ development experience OR advanced degree with 1-3 years of experience
• Background in radiopharmaceutical therapy will be considered a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing early stage oncology drug discovery projects/ programs.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Availability to work occasional weekends as required.
• English: Fluent.

Preferred functioning set of classical skills desired (rodent) but not required, including but not limited to:

• Test article administration (IV, IP, SC, IM, PO), CNS administration all a plus
• Blood collection techniques
• Compound handling and formulation
• Tissue resection and micro-dissection
• Rodent veterinary care and husbandry
• Biological sampling procedures
• Survival surgery techniques with some supervision model execution of:
• Efficacy studies
• Biodistribution studies
• Pharmacokinetic studies
• Toxicokinetic studies
• Xenograft models
• Ability to work with IACUC to implement and ensure compliance of animal use protocols and SOPs.
• With some supervision perform radiolabeling and in-vitro binding assays of radiolabeled compounds
• Work with radioactivity, radioactive and BSL2 samples
• Gamma counting
• Sample disposition
• Proper handling and disposal of associated material

Scientific Capabilities

Preferred functioning set of classical skills desired (rodent) but not required, including but not limited to:

• Test article administration (IV, IP, SC, IM, PO), CNS administration all a plus
• Blood collection techniques
• Compound handling and formulation
• Tissue resection and micro-dissection
• Rodent veterinary care and husbandry
• Biological sampling procedures
• Survival surgery techniques with some supervision model execution of:
• Efficacy studies
• Biodistribution studies
• Pharmacokinetic studies
• Toxicokinetic studies
• Xenograft models
• Ability to work with IACUC to implement and ensure compliance of animal use protocols and SOPs.
• With some supervision perform radiolabeling and in-vitro binding assays of radiolabeled compounds
• Work with radioactivity, radioactive and BSL2 samples
• Gamma counting
• Sample disposition
• Proper handling and disposal of associated materials

Study Support & Execution

• Understand and execute on key study steps with minimal supervision
• Prioritize tasks according to study timelines
• Monitor external partner and sub-contractors for study execution
• Communicate with sponsors on an as-needed basis