Research Associate I/II, Pharmacology and Clinical Assays

Come join an exciting new startup company as a Research Associate I/II in the Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Assays. You will have the opportunity to conduct research and development in a fast-paced, highly dynamic team oriented environment. We are looking for candidates with experience developing and performing preclinical assays for characterization of novel protein therapeutics in the CoGenesys drug development pipeline. The scope of activities will include ELISA, cell based assays, microbiology and biochemical assays. The assays are to be developed in a research environment with emphasis on further development under GLP guidelines. Keeping accurate laboratory notebooks and other standard operating procedure records will be required. Flexibility and willingness to work in other related areas such as DNA cloning and protein expression is expected.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in Biology or other related fields with at least 1 year of experience in one ore more of the basic laboratory techniques: cell culture, small animal handling, ELISA, radio-and other ligand binding assays, protein analysis and purification. Strong record keeping, analytical and computer skills are highly desirable.

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Come join an exciting new startup company as a Senior Clinical Research Associate. In this role you will be responsible for planning, executing and implementing clinical development projects as well as participating in the design and execution of clinical development plans and clinical trials with the Director of Clinical Development. You will write reports, protocols and procedures; establish and document operating procedures; assist in the design and production of CRFs and other essential study documents; participate in the vendor selection process and oversee ongoing vendor management.

The ideal candidate will have a college degree, preferably in health care or life sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of related clinical operations and clinical trial experience and prior experience in managing protocols or clinical development programs. The candidate must have the demonstrated ability to plan and work on extremely complex problems or data and to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of ICH GCP and all relevant regulatory requirements and be willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to the following address:

Hiring Manager
CoGenesys, Inc.
9410 Key West Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850