Toxikon Corporation, originally founded in 1977, is a Contract Research Organization and testing company with laboratories in Bedford, MA. Our mission continues to focus on providing quality pre-clinical services, competitively priced, with on-time delivery for the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biotech industries.

Toxikon is looking for a highly motivated, quality and detail oriented individual to join our In-Vitro Genetox team. The successful candidate will work closely with our study directors and quality assurance to ensure all study aspects are conducted per scientific and regulatory standards. This position is an integral component of a fast paced environment. You will be joining a rapidly growing team and will be selected based on both experience/aptitude and a dynamic personality.

The work is focused on in-vitro testing of medical devices and pharmaceutical products using Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). The main assays performed are AMES, MLA and Chromosomal Aberration testing. Studies are conducted under OECD and ISO guidelines, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requested Experience

• Candidates must be able to work efficiently in the lab while maintaining a high level of attention to detail to guarantee regulatory acceptance of experimental records.
• Hands-on laboratory experience of making reagents.
• Some tissue culture experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational needed as this position works closely with other research associates, scientists, and regulatory affairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. with a Biology background

Toxikon offers a comprehensive benefits program including: paid vacation, sick and personal time, 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, employee referral bonus, discount programs and more.

Toxikon is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer we do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant because of race, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, color, military/veteran status, genetic condition or information, Family and Medical Leave entitlement, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, qualified physical or mental disability, transgender status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.