Senior Associate Scientist, Pharmacology

Role: Associate Scientist in Pharmacology focused on advancing radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer. Responsibilities: design and execute in vivo studies using mouse models (CDX, PDX, syngeneic), evaluate tumor growth, biodistribution, and therapeutic efficacy of radiopharmaceutical agents; perform tumor implantation, sampling, dosing, and necropsy; analyze data independently; ensure compliance with radiation safety and animal welfare protocols; support lab operations and collaborate cross-functionally with translational research and medicinal chemistry teams. Requirements: B.Sc. with 3-4+ years or M.Sc. with 1-2+ years in Biology, Pharmacology, or related; hands-on experience in preclinical drug discovery; proficiency in rodent handling, aseptic techniques, IV/SQ dosing, and data analysis tools like GraphPad Prism; familiarity with radiation safety preferred. HighValue: emphasis on in vivo radiopharmaceutical evaluation, tumor models, regulatory compliance (GLP, IACUC), and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Work setup: laboratory-based role in San Diego; may involve working outside regular hours to support critical experiments.