Senior Associate Scientist
MeiraGTx
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York City Metropolitan Area)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Associate Scientist specializing in in vivo animal studies within a biopharma R&D setting. Objectives: conduct and support animal experiments to advance novel therapies. Responsibilities: execute animal study plans, administer drugs via various routes (PO, IP, IV), monitor animal health and metabolism, collect and process tissue and blood samples, document findings, and collaborate with team members. Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Biology or related field; 5-8+ years of experience in laboratory animal care, handling, and in vivo studies; proficient in multiple administration methods and tissue sampling; experienced with cell culture, transfection, ELISA, and molecular techniques. Preferred skills: strong attention to detail, responsibility, proactive approach, and ability to work independently and within a team. High-Value: in vivo animal studies, drug administration, tissue analysis, molecular biology techniques, biopharma research environment. Work setup: not specified, but implies laboratory and team collaboration.