(Senior) Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

(Senior) Research Associate, In Vivo Pharmacology

Position Overview:

The In Vivo Pharmacology Senior Research Associate is a key member of the Moonwalk R&D team, helping to drive the company's early target validation and translational science in metabolic conditions. In this role, you will help design and execute Moonwalk’s In Vivo pharmacology studies and contribute to animal model development, working closely with the platform technology and biology teams. You will also work closely with the leadership team to align research programs with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and coordinate in vivo PK/PD, proof-of-concept, and target validation studies
• Design and implement experiments, troubleshoot technical issues, and conduct scientific research to identify and validate targets and determine their mechanism of action
• Maintain critical laboratory capabilities for design and implementation of studies 
• Collaboration within the R&D and vivarium teams to achieve project objectives
• Contribute to the documentation and presentation of protocols and data 

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS  in cell biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, bioengineering or related area with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in in vivo pharmacology techniques, including dosing (IV, SC, IP, PO), blood and tissue collection, and necropsy
  • Proficient in animal handling and husbandry with rodent models
  • Experience with IACUC and vivarium operations
  • Experience with molecular biology assays, including qPCR, ELISAs, western blots, and immunofluorescence techniques
  • Experience with in vivo fluorescence/bioluminescence imaging is a plus
  • Experience with cell and gene therapy and/or novel therapeutic modalities is a plus
• Data Analysis & Documentation:
  • Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret in vivo study data
  • Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience with electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations
• Executive Functioning Skills:
• • Strong organizational and time management skills and close attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate and document data, ideas, problems, and solutions
  • Ability to excel in a team-first, supportive work environment 
  • Adaptable and eager to contribute in a dynamic, early stage  environment with quick pacing for schedules and deliverables

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 depending on level.

Company Overview:

Moonwalk Biosciences is pioneering a new class of precision epigenetic medicines. Its novel platform technology provides a complete view of the epigenome in health and disease, with the most advanced AI prediction of epigenetic targets, and the broadest set of epigenetic engineering tools. Moonwalk was Co-founded by Alex Aravanis, M.D., Ph.D., former CTO of Illumina, world-renowned scientist Feng Zhang, Ph.D. of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and a distinguished set of industry leaders and company builders. It has raised $57 million led by Alpha Wave Ventures, and joined by other leading life sciences investors ARCH Venture Partners, Future Ventures, GV, Khosla Ventures and YK Bioventures.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Moonwalk Biosciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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