Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

The posting, as Serif Biomedicines, Inc. wrote it

Company Summary

Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy that can address currently untreatable diseases.

Serif Biomedicines was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and grows first-in-category life sciences companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 groundbreaking companies over the past twenty years, all of which are pioneering novel and proprietary biological, industrial, and engineering approaches to solve major needs in human health and sustainability. These companies include Moderna (MRNA), Syros Pharmaceuticals (SYRS), Seres Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MCRB), Generate Biomedicines, Tessera Tx, Evelo Biosciences (EVLO), and Indigo Agriculture.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced scientist to join the in vivo pharmacology group at Serif. This position will report to the head of pharmacology and will focus on executing preclinical studies in rodent models, including humanized mouse models, to support exploratory and therapeutic programs, both internally and in collaboration with CROs. This is a hands-on role that involves close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee in vivo efficacy, biodistribution, PK/PD in rodent models including humanized mice, xenograft, syngeneic, and transgenic mouse models relevant to platform and therapeutic programs.
• Contribute to study designs, study planning, and resource allocation of in vivo studies by working in close collaboration with head of Pharmacology
• Perform animal procedures including blood collection, necropsy, tissue harvest, and homogenization, cell isolation, and test article administration through multiple routes, including I.M, S.C, I.V, I.P.

Author protocols for rodent studies and contribute to NHP protocols as needed and oversee/conduct in vivo rodent studies at contract vivariums and/or CROs.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vivarium and external CRO to ensure high quality and timely execution of studies.
• Perform dose calculations and prepare dosing formulations for rodent and NHP studies. Coordinate shipment of test articles to CROs and the receipt of samples, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure study compliance with IACUC protocols, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, study protocols and reports.
• Demonstrate scientific and technical expertise to advance in vivo studies through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Proactively recognize and develop creative solutions for emerging technical and scientific issues.
• Analyze relevant tolerability endpoints and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• M.S with 10+ or B.S with 12+ years industry experience, respectively. Level will be based on experience and demons

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The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $143,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Serif Biomedicines currently offers healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Serif Biomedicines's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
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