In Vitro In Vivo Scientist

Position Overview

DTx Pharma Inc. is an RNA medicines company founded in 2017 and located in San Diego, CA. We are seeking highly motivated scientist(s) with experience in in vitro and/or in vivo pharmacology. The successful candidate will be a critical player in our efforts to break open new therapeutic areas for RNA medicines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assay development (Target engagement, PK)
• Characterization of hit/lead candidates in vitro and in vivo
• Animal model characterization
• New target identification
• Data analysis and presentation

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD with 3-5 years of experience post graduation, preferentially in a biotech or pharmaceutical company (exceptional candidates with a BS degree will be considered)
• Experience developing and executing in vitro assays (cell culture, transfection, qPCR, ELISA/Mesoscale, western etc.)
• In vivo experience (dosing, model development and characterization etc.)
• Knowledge of computer software and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism)
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology, CNS and/or muscle disorders
• Experience with nucleic acid drugs (siRNA, Antisense etc.)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary
• Benefits: Health and dental insurance
• 401k, stock options, gym access, and more