Scientist - In Vivo

About the role

The company's South San Francisco research laboratory is seeking an innovative drug hunter with a strong in vivo background in biology or metabolism to join the cardiometabolic disease department as an Associate Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Establish key assays and model systems, suitable for the mechanistic investigation of potential targets, as well as evaluation of therapeutic candidates.
• In vivo dosing, bleeding, and handling of small laboratory animals.
• Molecular biology, cellular biology, cell-based assay, and ex vivo sample processing and analysis.
• Design, perform, troubleshoot, document, analyze and interpret assigned research, with minimal supervision, to support exploratory activities as well as project focused goals.
• Scour and critically evaluate current literature to identify opportunities for new and existing programs.
• Solve complex problems by undertaking innovative approaches and applying state-of-the-art technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's (with 3+ years) or Master's in chemical biology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, biology or other related scientific discipline and relevant experience.
• Required Experience And Skills:
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: target validation, in-vivo model development or adipose biology.
  • Experience with handling, dosing (oral, subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, intravenous), and bleeding small laboratory animals.
  • Experience working with human as well as pre-clinical tissues and primary cell lines.
  • Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (western blotting, qPCR, etc).
  • Works independently and is able to simultaneously handle a varied workload with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic team environment.
  • Scientific curiosity, analytical mindset with a drive to own a project to understand biology, mechanism of action, and drive it through the discovery pipeline.
• Preferred Experience And Skills:
  • Prior industry experience.
  • Experience in target identification, muscle biology or immunology in the context of metabolic disease.

Requirements

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• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

Pay

$108,000.00 - $170,100.00

Schedule

Shift 1st - Day Valid Driving License N/A