Septerna · 3 days ago
Associate Scientist/Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology (industry experience required)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expSepterna is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA on a mission to develop life-changing medicines for patients. The Associate Scientist/Scientist will be responsible for the development and conduct of in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies in pharmacology to support the advancement of the company's drug discovery pipeline.
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Responsibilities
Perform surgical procedures in rodents
Design and execute in vivo and in vitro studies in rodents
Generate, analyze, document, and help interpret data to establish functional PK/PD relationships
Contribute to the interpretation of experimental results in a broader biological and pharmacological context to progress our understanding of target biology and therapeutic hypothesis
Help in authoring in vivo pharmacology study designs, protocols, and reports to support regulatory filings
Follow all company policies/practices, and maintain accurate records and notebooks
Qualification
Required
BSc or MSc in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related biological science
At least 10 (or 8 years with MSc) direct experience with generating complex surgical models in rodents in academia or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
Ability to collaborate in writing protocols and trouble-shooting biological experiments
Detail-oriented and organized, with strong interpersonal skills for clear and effective communication
Ability to proactively engage and collaborate with colleagues to integrate in vivo findings with in vitro pharmacology studies
Preferred
Experience working with rodent models of bone, kidney, and/or endocrine organs
Previous work on therapeutic discovery and development programs
Experience working with vendors and CROs to execute studies, analyze data, and generate reports
Benefits
Benefits
Stock options
Annual target bonus for full-time positions
Company
Septerna
Septerna is a biotech firm unlocking diverse drug discovery potential in G protein-coupled receptors across various diseases.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
RA Capital ManagementThird Rock Ventures
2024-10-25IPO
2023-09-12Acquired
2023-07-11Series B· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Finer
CEO and Co-Founder
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Arthur Christopoulos
Co-Founder
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