Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Terremoto Biosciences is looking for a self-motivated and intellectually curious SRA or Associate Scientist to help discover a new generation of small molecule cancer therapeutics. The ideal candidate is an expert lab-based in vivo pharmacologist who thrives on rigorous experimentation and is a consummate team player. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a diverse drug discovery team, with ample opportunity to progress their career development in drug discovery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and execute in vivostudies to support target validation and compound testing including PK/PD, efficacy, and mechanisms of action studies
• Perform formulation and administration of test articles for in vivo studies
• Perform in vivo experimental procedures including dosing, tissue collection and processing
• Maintain scientific documentation in an electronic lab notebook.
• Proactively review literature to bring in newest scientific findings, ideas, and methods/technologies for discovery research.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present research findings in internal scientific meetings as part of our collaborative learning culture.
• Actively participate in and partner with multidisciplinary drug discovery teams.
• Comply with IACUC regulations.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant biological field with 3+ years of oncology in vivo experience in industry or academic setting. Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist level commensurate with experience.
• Proficient in handling rodents, dosing via IV, IP, SC, IM, PO, collecting blood by different methods, small animal surgery, harvesting and processing tissue to support ex-vivo assessment.
• Demonstrated experience using rodent disease models to study oncology/immuno-oncology
• Experience with in vitro and ex vivo assays is preferred
• Highly motivated, ability to work within a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Please send your CV to careers@terremotobio.com