Job Summary

 

This position will be part of a new center in Boston, developing products at the intersection of microbiome-based product development and Prolacta’s unique capabilities in human milk-based nutritional products.  This successful scientist will be responsible for building external animal model capacity to support product development at Prolacta. In collaboration with CROs, Prolacta R&D, and academic collaborators, this position will support the development of datasets that will enable new products and support extensions of existing product lines.  Prior experience with animal models for the microbiome or infectious disease is required.  Candidate will need to be a hands-on, motivated self-starter with strong initiative.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

·                 Manage CROs responsible for microbiome animal model development

·                 In collaboration with team members, develop experimental datasets to support product development, regulatory filings and product claims

·                 Support microbiological endpoints for clinical trials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Requirements and Qualifications

 

·                 Minimum Ph.D. Degree in microbiology, molecular biology, infectious disease or DVM with infectious disease experience.

·                 2-5 years post-doctorate of combined experience in infectious diseases

·                 Experience adapting existing animal models and developing new models

·                 Experience with tools for studying microbiome in animal models

·                 Familiarity with pathogen detection and characterization techniques

·                 Strong communicator to with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members on product reviews, timelines and launch plans.

·                 Attentive to detail, analytical, and process driven with ability to operate in a complex or matrixed work environment

·                 Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

·                 Detail oriented with critical thinking ability.

 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

·                 Strong project management skills

·                 Good at prioritizing the most important datasets to gather

·                 Good technical problem-solving skills

·                 Able to adapt to shifting priorities

·                 Strong teamwork, and organizational skills

·                 Good team spirit with a positive attitude

·                 Strong initiative and self-starter

 

Work Environment (Location, travel, shift, on-call, etc.)

 

Travel

 

Up to 20%

 

Location

 

Boston or Cambridge, MA

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

a.     Activities. How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

 

Amount of Time
Activity	None	Up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	2/3 or more
Stand			X
Walk			X
Sit			X
Talk or hear			X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel			X
Climb or balance		X
Stoop, Kneel, crouch or crawl		X
Reach with hands and arms		X
Taste or smell	X

 

b.     Lifting. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.

 

Amount of Time
Activity	None	Up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	2/3 or more
Up to 10 pounds		X
Up to 25 pounds		X
Up to 50 pounds	X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X

 

 

Direct Reports

 

N/A