Associate Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology (Oncology)

Location: San Diego, California, United States; on-premise work required. Must be willing to work after hours as needed to ensure study integrity. Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility.

Annual base salary: $60,200–$100,400, plus eligibility for a 7.5% bonus target.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical research and development company conducting oncology discovery and preclinical development.

What you will do

• Conduct routine in vivo oncology activities, including tumor measurements, body weight monitoring, clinical observations, dosing support, and sample collection.
• Assist with xenograft, syngeneic, and other oncology models under established protocols.
• Support studies evaluating efficacy, tolerability, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, dosing schedules, and combination approaches.
• Prepare study materials, confirm dosing and sampling schedules, and maintain accurate electronic study records.
• Communicate technical issues, animal welfare concerns, study observations, and timeline risks to managers and study leads.
• Collaborate with vivarium operations, pathology, bioanalytical, pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, pharmacology, animal science, cancer biology, or a related discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo procedures in a research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, or contract research setting.
• Working proficiency with tumor measurement, animal monitoring, dosing support, sample collection, and study documentation.
• Ability to follow protocols, dosing schedules, sample collection plans, and SOPs with precision.
• Basic understanding of oncology pharmacology, tumor growth, treatment response, tolerability monitoring, and pharmacodynamic endpoints.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States by any employer. U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience with targeted therapy, immuno-oncology, or combination studies.
• Experience with necropsy, tissue or blood collection, biomarker sample processing, or ex vivo endpoints.
• Familiarity with Studylog or similar electronic in vivo study management systems.
• AALAS certification or equivalent animal care and use training.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment within an oncology research unit.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching and additional retirement savings contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver/parental leave, and medical leave.
• Participation in hirify.global’s Global Performance Plan with a 7.5% bonus target.