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Metabasis Therapeutics,
Inc. is a San Diego-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the
discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies
to address some of the world's most widespread and costly chronic
diseases. Metabasis has a broad product pipeline targeting large
markets with significant unmet medical needs. We are specifically
focused on metabolic diseases involving pathways to the liver, such
as diabetes and hyperlipidemia, as well as liver diseases such as
hepatitis and liver cancer. We currently have four internally discovered
product candidates in clinical development as well as an active
discovery team seeking additional product candidates to treat metabolic
diseases.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Research
Associate II, Pharmacology
JOB
DETAILS
Research
Associate II, Pharmacology
Job Code #08-050
This position will reproduce experimental protocols for in vivo
assays designed to assess the pharmacology of existing and new chemical
agents. Specific duties include:
- Formulating
and administering drugs by various routes
- Assisting
in the development of in vivo models
- Profiling
drugs at both the in vivo and biochemical level using functional
endpoints.
- Summarizing
results of experimental studies using data plotting and graphical
programs with application of biostatistical analysis when appropriate.
- Preparing
documentation required for internal pharmacology reports and external
publications.
- Refining
and performing experimental protocols; help establish new assays/
protocols and revisions to procedures/ tests.
- Establishing
and validating new protocols for in vitro and in vivo testing
and screening of existing and new chemical agents.
- Ordering
and maintaining reagents, supplies, and equipment required for
in vitro and in vivo experimentation.
Monitoring equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Qualified
Qualified candidates will possess:
- BS/BA
in a Biology or related field with 5-8 years experience with in
vivo pharmacology laboratory research and in vitro biochemical
assays.
- Strong
understanding of study design.
- Experience
in diabetes or metabolic disease models, and surgery procedures
are a plus.
- Experience
in spectrophotometric and radiochemical assays, histological evaluation
and/or HPLC analyses is beneficial.
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Benefits
Metabasis offers a comprehensive benefit program including full
medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment,
long-term disability and employee assistance programs. The program
is offered to employees, their spouses and families as well as qualified
domestic partners. The company also offers a full 401k retirement
plan as well as a flexible spending program for health care and
dependent care reimbursement. Full-time employees are also eligible
for generous vacation and holiday time off and are offered employee
stock options as part of their individual compensation packages.
About San Diego
Known as one of the nation’s most livable cities, San Diego
is world famous for its climate, active outdoor lifestyle and casual
Southern California culture. The biotechnology industry thrives
in San Diego in part because of its five research institutions and
universities including Scripps Research Institute and the University
of California at San Diego.
Submit Your Resume
We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation
package including a stock option program & comprehensive benefits,
in a fast-paced, highly stimulating, team-oriented environment.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter
to:
Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
Human Resources Dept.
11119 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 587-2770
Fax: (858) 458-3504
email: jobs@mbasis.com
All inquiries will be treated confidentially.
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