Pharmacologist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Pharmacologist in the pharmacy industry is a specialized scientist who investigates how drugs interact with biological systems. They conduct research to understand how medications work, their effects, side effects, and interactions. They also develop and test new drugs and therapies using their understanding of Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, and Molecular Biology. They work in laboratories and use various techniques and experiments to improve or develop drugs. Their research often plays a vital role in the development of new treatment methods and the improvement of human health.

A Pharmacologist should possess exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and technical skills necessary for conducting various laboratory experiments. They should ideally have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. They should also have passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and be licensed to practice. Some roles that a person may hold before becoming a Pharmacologist include being a Pharmacy Technician, a Research Assistant in a laboratory, or a Pharmacist. These roles allow for practical experience and understanding of the pharmacy industry, which is crucial for a successful career as a pharmacologist.

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Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 hours ago

The Pharmacovigilance Scientist serves an integral role in safety data analyses for assigned investigational and/or marketed product(s) in partnership with the Safety Physician. The...

Senior Manager, Formulation Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago

The Company: With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting...

Sr. Research Associate - Formulation Scientist

  • Lexington, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 5 days ago

About the Department Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and...

Principal Clinical Pharmacologist - ImmunoOncology

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 16 days ago

A typical day as a Clinical Pharmacologist looks like: Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic CP development plans for assigned programs with SGD supervision Provide CP subject matter expertise...

Director, Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Waltham, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the...

Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 30+ days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 30+ days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Pharmacologist Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePharmacy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacologists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
48.7%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
Master's Degree
17.8%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacologists in Massachusetts
2-4 years
31.0%
10+ years
29.8%
6-8 years
21.5%
4-6 years
17.7%


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