YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Associate Research Scientist, are to: 

• Establish, develop and maintain state-of-the-art in vivo pharmacology platforms and animal models within the Pulmonary Drug Discovery laboratory;
• Take initiative in keeping current with field of specialty;
• Contribute to the identification of novel drug targets in COPD and IPF within the Bayer/BWH-MGH laboratory;
• Independently plan, design, conduct and analyze in vitro and in vivo studies;
• Analyze and interprets results, systems or procedures;
• Troubleshoot failed experiments, assays or procedures;
• Overcome obstacles and develops alternative experimental approaches;
• Contribute to scientific literature;
• Recommend new and innovative solutions to problems utilizing knowledge of unit operations, scientific creativity, independent thought and proficiency;
• Contribute to overall success of projects;
• Work in a collaborative settings and mindset through daily interaction with collaborations partners and Bayer colleagues from all functions;
• Interpret and effectively communicate scientific findings in one-on-one discussions or departmental meetings;
• Manage Labs with regard to ordering (chemicals, kits), setup and maintenance of research equipment;
• Take responsibilities to ensure compliance with guidelines regarding lab safety (e.g. biosafety) and animal welfare;
• Ensure that laboratory notebooks are consistently updated, audited and well-maintained;
• Supervise and train junior technicians and students;
• Value added to the success of the company - what are the main objectives of the function;
• Support the project teams to validate novel drug targets and characterize new molecular entities for the treatment of COPD and IPF;
• Aim to identify novel drug targets in COPD and IPF within the Bayer/BWH-MGH laboratory.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with at least eight years of relevant experience or Master of Science with at least six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• At least five years of experience in pharmaceutical Research and Development;
• Understanding of drug discovery processes and development process;
• Experience in state-of-the-art in vivo laboratory techniques (in vivo studies on mouse and rat with po, ip, iv, sc, and it treatment, animal handling, surgery techniques, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to design and perform experiments;
• Assays, methods development, validation, scale-up or operations;
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot problems requiring original thought;
• Ability to apply scientific principles to the design and interpretation of scientific experiments;
• Ability to solve routine to complex operation and scientific problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning;
• Can prepare reports and interpretation and can interpret and discuss the results of complex experiments;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite of Software (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good understanding of fibrotic or inflammatory diseases.