Senior Scientist, In Vivo Cardiometabolic Diseases

MSD (Merck)

South San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $131,400.00 - $206,800.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Rodent in vivo models
Cardiovascular and renal disease biology
Survival and non-survival surgeries
The role focuses on hands-on ownership of complex rodent in vivo models to enable mechanistic discovery and target validation for cardio-renal programs

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on hands-on ownership of complex rodent in vivo models to enable mechanistic discovery and target validation for cardio-renal programs.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in survival surgeries, invasive hemodynamics, and advanced phenotyping techniques like echocardiography.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $131,400.00 to $206,800.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on hands-on ownership of complex rodent in vivo models to enable mechanistic discovery and target validation for cardio-renal programs.

Salary

Base: $131,400.00 - $206,800.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rodent in vivo models
  • Cardiovascular and renal disease biology
  • Survival and non-survival surgeries
  • Telemetry implantation and vessel cannulation
  • Echocardiography and pressure-volume loop assessment
  • Hypothesis-driven discovery study design

Nice-to-have

  • PK/PD relationships knowledge
  • Translational biomarker strategies
  • In vitro or ex vivo assay experience
  • Strong physiological intuition
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related field
  • 7 years experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years experience with Master's degree
  • Extensive hands-on experience with rodent in vivo models
  • Proven track record of scientific productivity and publications

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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