Research Associate II / Senior Research Associate, In-Vivo Pharmacology

$87,000 - $115,000/Yr

Lycia Therapeutics - South San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

South San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Lycia Therapeutics is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and technically skilled in vivo pharmacology Research Associate II or Senior Research Associate. The successful applicant will engage in innovative research in a dynamic team environment, with a focus on developing and executing in vivo studies to support target validation and drug discovery efforts. A passion for translating basic scientific insights into generation of novel therapeutics is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support in vivo studies to evaluate pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, mechanism of action, and/or tolerability of novel therapeutics based on the LYTAC platform.
• Contribute to study design, drug administration, blood collection, IVIS imaging, surgical procedures, tissue dissection/processing, and monitoring of disease models.
• Evaluate, interpret, and document scientific results and communicate findings within functional and project teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues in cross-functional project teams to support drug discovery and drug development efforts for various pipeline and platform programs.

Requirements

• B.S/B.A or M.S. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, immunology, or related field with + 0 to 4 years of relevant experience. Previous industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with animal handling procedures (e.g., husbandry, dosing via multiple routes, blood collection, organ harvests, tissue processing, etc.). Substantial experience with intravenous dosing is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new in vivo techniques.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to an integrated team.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented with meticulous record keeping.
• Flexibility to contribute to multiple studies while remaining well organized.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in standard software (e.g., MS office and GraphPad).

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Equity
• Generous benefits package