(Senior) Scientist, In Vitro Pharmacology

MBX Biosciences • Burlington, MA

6h

About The Position

At MBX Biosciences, we are advancing innovative peptide therapeutics to transform the lives of people with endocrine disorders. As a key member of our Research organization, the Scientist, In vitro Pharmacology will play a central role in generating high‑quality biological data that directly drives decision‑making across our portfolio.
In this role, you will design, develop, and execute in vitro biochemical and cell-based experiments to evaluate the potency, efficacy, and mechanism of action of our therapeutic candidates. You will serve as an integral member of multidisciplinary project teams, contributing scientific insight, experimental recommendations, and clear data interpretation to advance programs from early research through development.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Pharmacology, or a related scientific field
• 2+ years of experience performing biochemical and cell-based experiments in a lab environment.
• Experience in cell cultures and sterile techniques.
• Experience in operating and maintaining cell culture lab and relevant equipment.
• Strong understanding of in vitro pharmacology and how to design and execute experiments to support drug discovery and development.
• Demonstrated passion for science with a natural curiosity to ask questions, explore new concepts, and continuously deepen understanding.
• Highly trainable with the ability to quickly learn new techniques, adapt to evolving project needs, and incorporate feedback effectively
• Must demonstrate excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Capable of continuous learning, open-minded, curious, highly organized, and detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in molecular biology, DNA cloning is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and execution of in vitro experiments to generate decision making data for portfolio programs.
• Become an integral member of research project biology teams where you will be responsible for recommending options for in vitro assays, generation of high-quality in vitro data and report results and conclusions at project team meetings.
• Design develop and execute in vitro experiments to assess the potency and efficacy of molecules.
• Utilize biochemical and cell-based assays to assess receptor affinity and potency of molecules.
• Maintain cell culture laboratory and equipment, prepare reagents and order supplies.
• Work with cell lines, proteins, peptides and nucleic acids.
• Independently perform data analysis and present results at project meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level