Senior Discovery Biologist – In Vivo & Oligonucleotide Research

ADARx Pharmaceuticals Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick

Job summary

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in San Diego, seeks a Senior Research Associate for our Discovery Biology team to advance in vivo studies and downstream analyses, including qPCR, ELISA, and Western blotting. You will manage mouse colonies and coordinate study logistics in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, communicate results to teams, and help drive preclinical programs across therapeutic areas while growing your technical expertise.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Biological sciences and minimum 8 years of research experience, 3 years in industry, or MA/MS with minimum 5 years in research including 3 years in industry.
• Hands-on experience designing, executing, troubleshooting, and interpreting in vivo studies that support drug discovery.
• Solid understanding of IACUC regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Experience managing mouse colonies and coordinating studies.
• Ability to design, perform, analyze, and troubleshoot qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and related molecular techniques.
• Proficient in various dosing and drug administration techniques in mice and rats.
• Experience collecting blood and tissue samples and processing for RNA/protein analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a culture valuing diversity, integrity, and accountability.
• Support design, execution, analysis, and troubleshooting of in vivo studies and downstream assays.
• Independently plan and prioritize activities to meet objectives and deliverables.
• Manage mouse colonies, including scheduling, breeding, and study logistics.
• Communicate results and recommendations to supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate across Discovery Biology and other departments while taking ownership of projects.
• Expand technical expertise by learning new techniques and contributing to innovative approaches.
• Maintain organized lab notebooks (paper and electronic) and uphold lab safety standards.

Skills

In vivo studies

Bioanalytical assays

Mouse colony management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Biological sciences or MA/MS

Tools

qPCR

ELISA

Western blot

RNA/protein analyses

Job description

ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., in San Diego, seeks a Senior Research Associate for our Discovery Biology team to advance in vivo studies and downstream analyses, including qPCR, ELISA, and Western blotting. You will manage mouse colonies and coordinate study logistics in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, communicate results to teams, and help drive preclinical programs across therapeutic areas while growing your technical expertise.