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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for preclinical research in the United States is $56,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $47,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Preclinical Research job involves studying the safety, efficacy, and biological effects of new drugs, medical devices, or treatments before they are tested in humans. Researchers conduct laboratory experiments and animal studies to gather critical data on toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and mechanism of action. This phase ensures that only the most promising candidates proceed to clinical trials, minimizing risks for human participants. Preclinical researchers work in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, or academic institutions, collaborating with regulatory agencies to meet industry standards. Their findings play a key role in shaping drug development and approval processes.

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In a Preclinical Research role, your day-to-day responsibilities may include designing and conducting laboratory experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and documenting results in line with regulatory standards. You will likely collaborate closely with scientists, regulatory teams, and sometimes external partners to support the development and safety assessment of new drugs or therapies. Tasks also often involve maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing reports, and presenting findings to project teams. This hands-on environment offers a mix of routine procedures and problem-solving challenges, contributing to meaningful scientific progress.

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To thrive in Preclinical Research, you need a solid grounding in biology, pharmacology, and laboratory techniques, often backed by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), statistical software, and regulatory compliance (such as GLP certification) is highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and clear communication help professionals excel in collaborative and fast-paced research environments. These competencies are vital to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data supporting the development of new therapies.

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Infographic showing various Preclinical Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,057 per year, or $27 per hour.

Senior Preclinical Data Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

Cambridge, MA • Hybrid

$90K - $140K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Collect, map, and transform heterogeneous preclinical data from multiple internal systems into standardized and usable formats.

  • Support the development and implementation of data standards, perform data quality reviews, and contribute to data loading into a central data lake.

  • Provide user support, troubleshoot data-loading issues, and assist with functional administration activities such as access rights management and documentation.

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking a Senior Preclinical Data Engineer to support preclinical research and development activities across multiple global sites. This is a hands-on data role focused on managing, standardizing, and supporting highly heterogeneous preclinical bench and laboratory data from multiple internal systems. The successful candidate will operate independently, helping to establish data standards, ensure data quality, support end users, and contribute to central data management initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the on-site point of contact for preclinical data management activities while operating under the direction of a remote platform team.
  • Collect, map, and transform heterogeneous preclinical data, including in vitro and in vivo bench/lab-generated data, from multiple internal systems into standardized and usable formats.
  • Support the development and implementation of data standards and taxonomies where no existing standards currently exist.
  • Perform data quality reviews, data cleaning, validation, and accuracy checks using SQL and Python.
  • Contribute to the loading of validated and standardized data into a central data lake.
  • Provide functional, ticket-based user support for scientists using internal preclinical research tools.
  • Troubleshoot data-loading and data-handling issues across multiple preclinical systems.
  • Support functional administration activities, including:
    • Access rights management
    • List-of-values (LOV) management
    • Functional documentation, such as methods of procedure (MOPs)
    • Business needs refinement
  • Support application testing and validation activities, including:
    • Test case development
    • Test execution
    • Validation documentation
  • Set up or support business intelligence (BI) extracts, dashboards, and reports.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience working directly with preclinical or bench/lab-generated research data.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 3 days on-site in Boston, MA.
  • Strong understanding of bench science and how scientific experiments generate data, including familiarity with outputs from techniques such as chromatography and Western blotting.
  • Demonstrated experience working with data that lacks established standards or formats, with the ability to create structure and standards from the ground up.
  • Working proficiency in SQL and basic Python for data querying, cleaning, validation, and quality review.
  • Experience providing end-user support and troubleshooting for scientific software applications or data systems.
  • Ability to work independently with remote management and limited local technical support.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to preclinical research domains such as pharmacology, toxicology, DMPK, or omics.
  • Familiarity with LIMS, ELN, or SDMS platforms.
  • Knowledge of data governance concepts, including Master Data Management (MDM), FAIR principles, and ALCOA+ data integrity practices.
  • Experience working as an embedded consultant or vendor within a client team.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.