Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology – Study Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end study coordination across multiple concurrent in vivo programs — from animal ordering and acclimation through dosing, bleeding, necropsy, tissue collection, and downstream handoff
• Develop and maintain detailed study plans, timelines, and execution schedules — including who does what, when, and how, with clear accountability at every step
• Serve as the primary point of contact between scientists, VIVO team members, vivarium staff, and external CROs — ensuring alignment on study design, timelines, and deliverables
• Contribute to study design in collaboration with program leads — including dose selection, group sizes, timepoints, route of administration, and endpoint strategy
• Perform and oversee hands-on in vivo procedures including dosing (IV, SC, IP, PO), bleeds, perfusion, necropsy, and tissue collection as needed
• Write, review, and refine study protocols and SOPs; contribute to protocol amendments as studies evolve
• Track and manage animal orders, reagent inventory, and study materials to ensure readiness ahead of each experiment
• Identify bottlenecks and resource conflicts across the study portfolio and proactively surface solutions
• Mentor and train junior VIVO team members on in vivo techniques and study execution best practices
• Maintain accurate, organized records and data entry in Benchling and other platforms
• Coordinate with external CROs and vendors on outsourced study components — review SOWs, monitor timelines, and ensure data quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Science, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on in vivo pharmacology experience in a biotech, pharma, or CRO environment
• Demonstrated experience as a study director, study coordinator, or study lead — owning studies end-to-end with accountability for timelines and deliverables
• Deep proficiency with in vivo techniques: IV, SC, IP, and PO dosing; submandibular and cardiac bleeds; necropsy; tissue collection and processing across a broad panel
• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent studies across different programs and timelines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — you do not let things slip
• Excellent cross-functional communication — comfortable working with scientists, RAs, vivarium staff, and leadership simultaneously
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
• A genuine passion for science and for building something impactful

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with humanized or disease mouse models
• Familiarity with NHP study coordination and CRO management
• Experience with downstream bioanalytical assays — ELISA, MSD, qPCR, western blot, flow cytometry, IHC, IF
• Familiarity with histology, tissue sectioning, and confocal imaging workflows
• Experience with Benchling or similar LIMS platforms
• Exposure to protein therapeutics and other modalities
• Experience writing detailed study plans, SOPs, and IACUC protocol amendments
• Comfortable with data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office

Pay

Base Salary Range: $106,000 - $123,000

This reflects the typical offer range for this role, based on experience, role scope, and internal equity. Final compensation decisions are made using a consistent leveling framework and consider the candidate’s experience, interview performance, and expected impact.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Perks including on-site gym, onsite lunch, and commuter support

Contact Information

If you're excited to build a platform that combines DNA and protein multiplexing technologies, please reach out to careers@manifold.bio.

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