Operations Manager
Posted 89 days ago, on Oct 09 2008Colleen Boggs
Company Description:Phylonix has pioneered use of zebrafish to assess compound safety, toxicity and efficacy. We provide services to the following industries: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Environmental, Industrial Product Safety, Agrochemical, and Nutraceuticals. The company has developed general and organ specific toxicity tests as well as bioassays for apoptosis and angiogenesis. In addition, the company conducts custom designed studies, such as gene function analyses using knockdown approaches. Our continued growth has created several new senior level positions. We are located close to public transportation in Inman Square/Central Square in Cambridge, MA.Job Description: Assist in managing lab and aquaculture facilities. Manage animal sourcing, both embryos and adults. Explore global expansion opportunities. Assist in managing and scheduling internal and external screening studies, including execution of Pharmaceutical Services Agreements through compound disposal. Participate in validating novel apparatus and reagents to support validation of zebrafish animal model for drug screening. This is a highly interdisciplinary position requiring intensive interaction with scientific staff, study sponsors, academic collaborators, and management. Qualifications Significant experience performing similar activities in an industrial or academic setting and BA required; graduate level training a plus. Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. The creative individual looking to take their zebrafish experience to a new level will thrive in this position. Compensation and BenefitsSalary commensurate with experience. Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plan, 401K.