In Vivo Pharmacology Research Associate

Septerna; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual target bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A biotechnology company in South San Francisco is seeking a Research Associate to develop and conduct in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to support drug discovery. Candidates should hold a BSc or Master’s in a relevant field and have hands-on experience with rodent models. The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of direct hands-on experience with in vivo studies or disease models.
• Experience working directly with rodent models for dosing and blood collection.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vivo pharmacology studies.
• Generate and analyze data to establish functional PK/PD relationships.
• Collaborate with various models to determine mechanism of action.

Skills

In vivo studies

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSc or Master’s in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related biological science

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Benchling ELN

Job description

A biotechnology company in South San Francisco is seeking a Research Associate to develop and conduct in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to support drug discovery. Candidates should hold a BSc or Master’s in a relevant field and have hands-on experience with rodent models. The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 with additional benefits.