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In Vivo Research Associate, Reproductive Health

Ferring Research Institute Inc.

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Location: San Diego, CA Posted Date: 4/8/2013 Position Type: Part time Job Code: KO10599 Required Education: Bachelors Degree

Description

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company devoted to identifying, developing and marketing innovative products in the fields of reproductive health, urology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and osteoarthritis.

The company's research activities and products are connected by a common thread focused on the provision of tailored treatments that work on the body's own terms to enable doctors to combat numerous diseases and medical conditions.

Job Summary
The applicant will be responsible for hands-on in vivo research, data collection, and analysis in drug discovery pharmacology in the area of Reproductive Health

Principal Responsibilities:
• Execute in vivo efficacy studies in exploratory feasibility and drug discovery in the Reproductive Health area

• Validate and optimize models of women’s reproductive biology for multiple projects (for example, models of polycystic ovarian syndrome and amenorrhea)

• Perform in vivo studies that include the following techniques: monitoring estrous cycle progression, follicle development and retrieval.

• Accurately perform laboratory procedures including handling, dosing, blood sampling and tissue harvest and in vitro/ex vivo biochemical, tissue- and cell-based assays.

• Perform surgical procedures as needed (for example vessel cannulation, icv probe implantation)

• Analyze, summarize and archive data in an accurate, timely and complete manner.

• Prepare written technical reports, summaries and animal protocols.

• Maintain familiarity with current scientific literature and pertinent new technology. Adapt concepts from literature to bench research.

• Use scientific concepts and judgment, in accordance with company objectives, to solve moderately complex problems in creative and effective ways.

• Operate, trouble shoot and appropriately maintain equipment necessary for research procedures.

• Supervise, as needed, external studies conducted at CROs.

• Contribute to the preparation of external publications (manuscripts and abstracts), presentations, and patents.

• Comply with all safety and animal care requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in disciplines related to job function.
• Reproductive health background, including estrous cycle monitoring and follicle retrieval. Knowledge of ultrasound techniques is a plus.
• Highly proficient in vivo and ex vivo laboratory skills.
• 5 years of laboratory work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills
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