Septerna · 2 days ago

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Disease Biology

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies to understand therapeutic mechanism in relevant disease models

Generate, analyze, document, and help interpret data to establish functional PK/PD relationships

Work collaboratively to determine the mechanism of action of drug candidates in in vivo, in vitro and ex vivo models

Be a member of multiple project teams and present results in lab, team and department meetings

Perform in literature searches, read and interpret papers to help design and trouble-shoot in vivo and in vitro experiments

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

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PharmacologyToxicologyVivo StudiesDisease ModelsRodent ModelsData AnalysisProtocol WritingTroubleshootingBiological ExperimentsProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizedClear CommunicationCollaborationPrimary CellsEx Vivo ModelsVivo SpeciesSurgical ModelsTherapeutic DiscoveryDevelopment ProgramsEndocrine DiseasesInflammatory DiseasesMetabolic Diseases

Required

BSc or MSc in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related biological science

At least 4 (or 2 years with MSc) direct hands-on experience with in vivo studies or disease models in academia or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries

Ability to be hands on and work directly with rodent models

Experience working with other scientists to analyze, interpret, and present data

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 collaboration with colleagues