Associate Scientist/Senior Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology – Study Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end study coordination across multiple concurrent in vivo programs
• Develop and maintain detailed study plans, timelines, and execution schedules
• Serve as the primary point of contact between scientists, VIVO team members, vivarium staff, and external CROs
• Contribute to study design including dose selection, group sizes, and endpoint strategy
• Perform and oversee hands-on in vivo procedures including dosing, bleeds, perfusion, and necropsy
• Write, review, and refine study protocols and SOPs
• Track and manage animal orders, reagent inventory, and study materials
• Mentor and train junior VIVO team members on in vivo techniques
• Maintain accurate records and data entry in Benchling
• Coordinate with external CROs and vendors on outsourced study components

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Science, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on in vivo pharmacology experience in biotech, pharma, or CRO
• Demonstrated experience as a study director, coordinator, or lead
• Deep proficiency with in vivo techniques: IV, SC, IP, and PO dosing; bleeds; necropsy; and tissue collection
• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent studies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills

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, etc.)
• Familiarity with histology, tissue sectioning, and confocal imaging
• Experience with Benchling or similar LIMS platforms
• Exposure to protein therapeutics
• Experience writing SOPs and IACUC protocol amendments
• Proficiency with GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• On-site gym, onsite lunch, and commuter support

About the Company

Manifold Bio is a platform biotechnology company pioneering AI-guided protein design and massively multiplexed in vivo screening to unlock tissue-targeted medicines and organism-scale models of living systems.