Scientist - In Vitro & In Vivo Biology

Scientist – In Vitro & In Vivo Biology

About the Company

Institutionally backed biotech focused on neuroscience and the development of novel therapeutics.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our research team and contribute to the

advancement of therapeutic discovery programs, with an emphasis on neuroscience and

neurological disease. This is a hands-on position for an early-career scientist with a strong

experimental background spanning in vitro and in vivo biology.

The Scientist will design and execute experiments to investigate disease-relevant biology,

therapeutic mechanisms, and pharmacological activity. As a member of a small, multidisciplinary

team, this individual will have broad scientific exposure and the opportunity to develop increasing

ownership of research programs and contribute to scientific strategy.

This position is particularly well suited for candidates who enjoys experimental work and is interested

in developing into an independent drug discovery scientist.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, analyze, and troubleshoot in vitro and in vivo studies supporting discovery and

preclinical research programs.

• Develop and optimize cellular assays and disease-relevant experimental models to characterize

biological mechanisms and therapeutic activity.

• Conduct in vivo pharmacology and proof-of-concept studies, including dosing, sample

collection, tissue harvesting, and downstream analysis.

• Perform quantitative molecular, cellular, and biochemical analyses of cells, tissues, and other

biological samples.

• Integrate in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo findings to characterize biological activity and inform

program decisions.

• Apply rigorous experimental design, appropriate controls, and quantitative analysis to generate

high-quality, reproducible data.

• Troubleshoot experimental methods and recommend follow-up studies based on emerging

results.

• Maintain accurate experimental records and clearly communicate findings to the broader

research team.

• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to research activities as program needs evolve.

• Develop new assays, models, and research capabilities.

• Support studies conducted with CROs and external collaborators.

• With increasing experience, contribute to experimental strategy, program planning, and scientific

decision-making.

3210 Merryfield

San Diego, CA 9212

Diaxis Therapeutics,

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry,

biomedical sciences, or a related discipline with 0+ years of industry experience. Or a

Bachelor’s or Masters in biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, molecular or cellular biology,

biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline with 5+ years of industry experience in

a related field.

• Strong hands-on experimental background in cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, or a

related field.

• Experience with both in vitro experimental systems and in vivo animal studies.

• Experience with mammalian cell culture, primary cells, or other physiologically relevant cellular

systems.

• Experience conducting in vivo studies, including animal handling, dosing, sample collection,

tissue harvesting, and/or tissue processing.

• Strong understanding of experimental design, controls, quantitative analysis, and biological

interpretation.

• Ability to independently execute and troubleshoot experiments.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in neuroscience, neurobiology, neuropharmacology, or neurological disease biology

is preferred but not required.

• Experience with primary neurons,…