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Senior Associate Scientist, Immunology (in vivo/in vitro)
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- USD 95,000–120,000 / year
- Posted
- 9D AGO
About the role
SEISMIC THERAPEUTIC
Senior Associate Scientist, Immunology (in vivo/in vitro)
About Seismic
Seismic TherapeuticTM is a clinical-stage biotechnology company making a major shift in how immunology therapies are discovered and developed. The company has a growing preclinical stage best-in-class and first-in-class biologics pipeline, derived from its integrated IMPACT platform, to control dysregulated adaptive immunity and address multiple autoimmune diseases. The company is backed by a strong syndicate of life science investors and is located in the Boston area biotechnology hub. For more information, please visit www.seismictx.com and follow us on LinkedIn and on X @Seismic_Tx.
At our core, we are focused on phenomenal science, supportive culture, a superstar team, meritocracy, and patient-centric goals. Seismic has the tools, skills, ideas and people to make this a reality. Success will be the discovery and development of effective therapies for patients in need, and we invite you to become a part of that. This is a terrific opportunity for an experienced bioanalytical and biomarker operations professional to build the operational foundation for our assays and samples and join our small, dynamic and high-performing team.
Job Summary
Seismic is seeking a motivated Senior Associate Scientist to join our In Vivo Pharmacology team in support of autoimmune disease programs. This hands-on, in vivo/in vitro-based role centers on autoimmune and inflammatory models, including immune cell modulation and pharmacodynamic assessment of novel therapeutic candidates. The successful candidate will help schedule and execute preclinical in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro studies for research programs, performing procedures with a high degree of proficiency in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute in vivo and in vitro studies supporting autoimmune disease programs, evaluating immune cell modulation, inflammatory readouts, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and therapeutic efficacy
- Perform hands-on in vivo procedures, including compound administration (RO, IP, IV and SC), survival bleedings, blood and tissue collection, necropsy and clinical observations
- Partner with research leads on study design, endpoint selection, data interpretation and troubleshooting
- Coordinate study logistics, including dosing schedules, sample collection plans, reagent preparation and communication with research teams
- Analyze, visualize and summarize study data; maintain clear, timely records of data, sample inventories, protocols and study summaries
- Ensure all work complies with IACUC, animal welfare, biosafety and institutional policies
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology or a related field with 6+ (BS) / 3+ (MS) years of hands-on in vivo research experience and a demonstrated ability to execute studies with increasing independence
- Proficiency in common in vivo procedures, including mouse handling, dosing, blood collection, tissue harvest, necropsy and clinical monitoring, MSD/ELISA (preferred), flow cytometry (preferred).
- Experience with autoimmune or inflammatory disease models preferred
- Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Excel preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data generation, documentation and reproducibility
- Commitment to animal welfare, ethical research practices and compliance with IACUC-approved protocols
Other
This role is based in Watertown, Massachusetts, with in-office expectations consistent with Seismic's company policies and business needs, including regular presence in our laboratory.
The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00. Salary is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, education and internal benchmarks.
Seismic Therapeutic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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