Research Associate 1

PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders.  Our mission is to provide the best validated disease models and comprehensive preclinical capabilities to help companies discover the next generation of treatments for severely disabling CNS and orphan disorders and reduce the attrition rate in clinical development.  We are known for our cutting-edge translational approach to research, our customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, as well as for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help our clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments before they move into the clinic.  With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much needed superior clinical candidates to patients.

We are hiring for a Research Associate to join the Behavioral Pharmacology/SmartCube team at PsychoGenics.

SmartCube is an automated testing platform that presents a sequence of challenges to a mouse through its customized hardware and it incorporates computer vision and AI to process and analyze massive temporal and vectoral datasets (more than half a million data points per mouse per session). The SmartCube platform uses propriety bioinformatics and probability causal inference algorithms to detect and assess the potential of compounds to treat psychiatric disorders in an unbiased way by comparing their complex behavioral profiles with those from a proprietary reference database at the drug class and subclass level.

The SmartCube team works closely with several groups within the company to advance early-stage drug discovery. As a Research Assoicate, you'll have the opportunity to gain broad experience in behavioral pharmacology research and contribute to the advancement of novel compounds that aim to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders. Within the SmartCube team, we are driven by problem solving, innovation, and growth opportunities not only for ourselves but also for our clients, research partners, and ultimately the patients our work strives to impact.

This is an entry-level position where training will be provided.

This position requires working with mice daily and the main responsibilities are:

• Behavioral testing in the SmartCube platform
• Maintenance and troubleshooting in the SmartCube platform
• Compound weighing and formulation
• Compound dosing (IP, SC, PO)
• Data handling and analysis
• Tissue collection
• Assist in maintaining colony and animal welfare
• Review and maintain compliance with all SOPs and IACUC, safety and quality assurance standards
• Participate in weekend work rotation as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences preferably related to neuroscience, behavioral pharmacology or psychology
• Organization, multi-tasking, trouble shooting, and deductive reasoning skills
• Team mentality
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours/day as well as lift up to 25 pounds
• Experience handling rodents
• Experience in dosing small animals (preferably mice) in a laboratory setting

Total Rewards Plan 

PsychoGenics offers competitive performance-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance-based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• HSA, FSA and dependent FSA
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Stock-based incentive plan
• 401K with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy
• EAP
• Additional voluntary benefits

PsychoGenics is a veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer. 

We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create a workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and allows our people to unleash their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodation

PsychoGenics provides qualified individuals with reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Human Resources at: careers@psychogenics.com