Research Associate, In Vivo

Frontier Medicines•South San Francisco, CA

19h•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Medicines is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II to join the In Vivo Phamacology group. This role combines hands-on in vivo pharmacology work in our South San Francisco vivarium with translational research responsibilities. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced drug-discovery environment, contributing to both internal preclinical studies and translational medicine activities.

Requirements

BS or MS in a biological science (e.g., animal science, pharmacology, cellular biology, biomedical sciences, or related discipline).
At least 2–4 years of relevant experience in pharma/biotech, including in vivo pharmacology and/or translational medicine settings.
Experience in cancer biology, oncology drug discovery project teams, rodent cancer model development, and drug testing.
Experience with in vivo techniques, including dosing, blood collection, and model development.
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks effectively, and thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.
Willingness to learn new techniques and follow directions precisely.
A commitment to excellence, high-quality science, and a professional working environment.
Legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in cell culture

Responsibilities

Execute in vivo experiments to evaluate the efficacy and PKPDTE relationship of novel compounds across multiple programs.
Conduct murine-based tumor model studies, including animal handling, dosing via multiple routes, and health monitoring.
Perform mouse necropsies, tissue harvest, blood collection, and sample processing for downstream analysis.
Formulate and prepare test substances for in vivo administration.
Maintain sample inventory and coordinate sample shipment to designated internal and external teams.
Ensure animal welfare and maintain compliance with IACUC, GLP, and non-GLP policies through detailed electronic laboratory notebook documenting.
Maintain a clear, detailed electronic laboratory notebook to document all experiments and findings.
Manage mouse tumor model activities at CROs and through external collaborations.
Design, coordinate, and conduct in vivo mouse tumor model studies in collaboration with the Translational Medicine team.
Manage and support in vivo studies across multiple programs concurrently.
Perform data analysis and prepare presentations for internal and external audiences.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, collaborators, and stakeholders; engage in the science beyond the experimental objective.