Research Associate - In Vivo

CoFactor Recruitment is partnered with an exciting early stage startup focused on empowering to the bodies immune system to assist in cellular regeneration. We are looking for a highly ambitious and talented Senior Research Associate to join our in vivo research team and play a critical role in our research and drug discovery efforts. You will have the opportunity to be an early team member and generate key experimental data in a highly enriching environment. There is significant opportunity to shape your role and advance within the company while learning the ins and outs of both drug development and life as a scientist in a fast-paced start-up. Key Responsibilities and Job FunctionsConduct in vivo experiments in support of lead identification & optimization including PK-TE, PK-PD, and efficacy endpointsWork closely and collaboratively with fellow scientists to develop and optimize in vivo modelsAnalyze workflows and assay performance to increase efficiency and robustness of generated dataUse common data analysis tools (Excel, Prism, FlowJo) and keep detailed documentation in an electronic lab notebookCollaborate closely with team members towards study design and planning; present results to the research team in weekly lab meetingsQualifications and SkillsB.S. or M.S. in relevant discipline with 1-5 years of industry experienceExperience developing and executing rodent disease models (IACUC submission, study design and execution, data processing and presentation)Technically proficient with a track record in many aspects of in vivo rodent research (dosing routes, anesthesia, necropsy, tissue processing, etc.)Experience with multiple methods of tissue processing and analytical analysis (flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR)Driven to both learn from, as well as teach, team membersThe ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, energetic, able to adapt to and shape a dynamic environmentEligible to work in the United States

Created: 2025-03-03