Research Associate II

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Empowering Muscle Empowering Lives

Heart Failure • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

201 - 500

💰 $450M Post-IPO Debt on 2022-06

Description

• Conduct and manage in vivo experiments assessing the efficacy of small molecule compounds related to cardiac diseases • Oversee animal colony cohorts for in vivo studies, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and protocols • Measure biomarkers of disease progression and compound efficacy • Collaborate closely with team members to identify, characterize, and progress compounds through preclinical research stages • Document experimental results, manage data, prepare and present summary presentations to project teams

Requirements

• BS/MS in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant research experience • Proficiency in basic rodent handling and dosing techniques is required • Experience in small animal surgery and assessment of cardiac function (e.g., echocardiography, etc) is highly desired • Experience with biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., western blots, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, enzyme assays, etc) are highly desired • Basic data management skills and the ability to present data clearly and effectively • Experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment is a plus • Team-oriented, detail-oriented, proactive • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

Benefits

• A collaborative and innovative work environment • Opportunities for professional growth and development • Competitive salary and benefits package