Associate ScientistSenior Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology – Study Coordinator
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
Position
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized In Vivo Study Coordinator to own the end-to-end planning coordination and execution of our preclinical in vivo pharmacology programs. This is a senior hands-on role at the intersection of scientific rigor and operational excellence you will be the single point of accountability for study lifecycle management across multiple parallel programs from initial study design through execution collection and delivery.
The ideal candidate brings deep in vivo pharmacology expertise strong cross-functional coordination instincts and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving early-stage environment. You are as comfortable building a detailed study timeline as you are troubleshooting a dosing day in real time and you know when to push back on unrealistic timelines and when to find creative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end study coordination across multiple concurrent in vivo programs from animal ordering and acclimation through dosing bleeding necropsy tissue collection and downstream handoff
- Develop and maintain detailed study plans timelines and execution schedules including who does what when and how with clear accountability at every step
- Serve as the primary point of contact between scientists VIVO team members vivarium staff and external CROs ensuring alignment on study design timelines and deliverables
- Contribute to study design in collaboration with program leads including dose selection group sizes timepoints route of administration and endpoint strategy
- Perform and oversee hands-on in vivo procedures including dosing (IV SC IP PO) bleeds perfusion necropsy and tissue collection as needed
- Write review and refine study protocols and SOPs; contribute to protocol amendments as studies evolve
- Track and manage animal orders reagent inventory and study materials to ensure readiness ahead of each experiment
- Identify bottlenecks and resource conflicts across the study portfolio and proactively surface solutions
- Mentor and train junior VIVO team members on in vivo techniques and study execution best practices
- Maintain accurate organized records and data entry in Benchling and other platforms
- Coordinate with external CROs and vendors on outsourced study components review SOWs monitor timelines and ensure data quality
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology Pharmacology Biomedical Science or related field
- 5 years of hands-on in vivo pharmacology experience in a biotech pharma or CRO environment
- Demonstrated experience as a study director study coordinator or study lead owning studies end-to-end with accountability for timelines and deliverables
- Deep proficiency with in vivo techniques: IV SC IP and PO dosing; submandibular and cardiac bleeds; necropsy; tissue collection and processing across a broad panel
- Experience coordinating multiple concurrent studies across different programs and timelines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail you do not let things slip
- Excellent cross-functional communication comfortable working with scientists RAs vivarium staff and leadership simultaneously
- Self-motivated and capable of operating independently with minimal supervision
- A genuine passion for science and for building something impactful
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with humanized or disease mouse models
- Familiarity with NHP study coordination and CRO management
- Experience with downstream bioanalytical assays ELISA MSD qPCR western blot flow cytometry IHC IF
- Familiarity with histology tissue sectioning and confocal imaging workflows
- Experience with Benchling or similar LIMS platforms
- Exposure to protein therapeutics and other modalities
- Experience writing detailed study plans SOPs and IACUC protocol amendments
- Comfortable with data analysis tools including GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office
Base Salary Range: $106000 - $123000
This reflects the typical offer range for this role based on experience role scope and internal equity. Final compensation decisions are made using a consistent leveling framework and consider the candidates experience interview performance and expected impact.
This role is eligible for:
- Annual performance-based target bonus
- Stock options
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- Perks including on-site gym onsite lunch and commuter support
Our compensation ranges are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with market trends and internal equity.
If youre excited to build a platform that combines DNA and protein multiplexing technologies please reach out to
We value different experiences and ways of thinking and believe the most talented teams are built by bringing together people of diverse cultures genders and backgrounds.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Our innovative technology combines protein barcoding and high-throughput in vivo capabilities to design drugs with more precise molecular testing.