Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Location
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Redwood City, CA

Company Overview:

Immun Edge is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapeutics for patients with serious or life‑threatening diseases. With a highly experienced team of experts in immunology and drug development, we are pioneering innovative approaches to target and modulate key molecular pathways that regulate the immune response.
At Immun Edge, we are driven by a shared commitment to improving human health through innovative science. We are building a culture based on kindness, collaboration, and a deep passion for advancing science. As an early joiner to the company, you will help cultivate an environment where every team member is encouraged to challenge ideas, think critically, and contribute their unique perspectives.

We value openness, transparency, and continuous learning, and want to empower our employees to take ownership of their work while fostering a sense of community and teamwork. Whether you’re working in the lab, the office, or across functional teams, you will find an inclusive space where your contributions matter and your professional growth is supported. Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology.

Together, we can change lives.

Position:

Immun Edge has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Scientist with strong hands‑on in vivo experience, flow cytometry, and cell culture expertise to join our In Vivo Pharmacology team. This individual will play a key role in advancing preclinical oncology and immunology programs by designing, executing, and analyzing in vivo studies to support candidate selection, mechanistic studies, and translational strategy. Strong candidates will be highly collaborative, scientifically rigorous, and passionate about drug discovery and immune‑mediated diseases.

Experience working in a dynamic, early‑stage biotech environment and contributing across discovery and translational workflows is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and interpret in vivo efficacy, PK/PD, and mechanistic studies in relevant oncology and immunology models
• Effectively contribute to safety/toxicology studies and assessments in murine models
• Perform necropsies and tissue collection, process tissue and perform flow‑cytometry based staining and sample acquisition
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, and biomarker teams to leverage study‑derived samples and develop ex‑vivo mechanistic assays (MSD, bulk RNA‑seq, scRNA‑seq) that inform disease biology, mechanism of action, and translational strategy
• Contribute to study planning, experimental timelines, and data‑driven decision making for program advancement
• Maintain accurate, well‑organized experimental records while ensuring a safe, compliant, and reproducible lab environment
• Identify opportunities to improve in vivo platforms and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to Immun Edge’s pipeline

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, with 8 years industry experienceor Master’s degree with 6 years industry experience in drug discovery or development, with significant hands‑on experience in vivo models
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and interpreting studies in murine syngeneic and transgenic disease models, particularly in oncology and/or immunology
• Expertise in subcutaneous tumor implants and orthotopic surgeries is required
• Proficient in dose administration via multiple routes, including intraperitoneal, intravenous, tail vein and oral gavage
• Experience with blood collection (cheek bleed or RO), necropsy and sample processing in mice to support PK, PD, and biomarker analyses
• Experience in flow‑cytometry (immune phenotyping, data analysis). Prior experience with Cytek Spectral cytometry instruments is a plus
• Experience aseptic cell culture and perform cell line expansion for tumor implants in mice
• Proficiency with standard laboratory techniques such as ELISA, MSD, qPCR, western blotting, and cytokine bead array is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and interpret complex datasets using Flow Jo, Graph Pad Prism, generate publication‑quality figures, and effectively communicate findings through slide presentations in…