Scientist II

Make an impact through innovation that is shaping the future of healthcare. At Biora, we are focused on creating better ways of developing and delivering life-improving therapeutics. We continually seek people with the motivation and skills to advance our mission. Biora is a biotech company reimagining therapeutic delivery. By creating innovative smart pills designed for targeted drug delivery to the GI tract and systemic, needle-free delivery of biotherapeutics, we are developing therapies to improve patients' lives. The Pre-Clinical Scientist II plays a key role in execution of pre-clinical experiments of Biora's drug delivery device products. The Pre-Clinical Scientist II participates in the design, execution, and interpretation of pre-clinical medium-large animal experiments and authors experimental study reports. The role is on-site and is located in San Diego, California. RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the research and development team, contributes scientific expertise to preclinical and translational studies, including participation in experimental design, execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Contributes to and reviews study designs and protocols, study reports, publications, and scientific literature reviews. Involvement in preclinical projects in development from scientific assessment of a pre-clinical project to final deliverable. Assists with field site questions during conduct of pre-clinical study as needed. Exercises independent judgment in the performance of technical responsibilities. Reviews results for completeness, accuracy, and consistency within defined test parameters. Recognizes when unresolved issues need to be escalated and takes immediate necessary follow-up action. Meets competency standards of the department. Ensures continuing education requirements are met. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary. REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. degree in relevant biological science required with 2+ years within biopharma or drug delivery device Industry or CRO 2+ years of post-doctoral research experience within the industry preferred for Ph.D. candidates. 5+ years in Translational research and Pharmacology or other related areas within biopharma or drug delivery device Industry or CRO for Master or Bachelor candidates. Previous experience as a hands-on medium-large animal research scientist. Previous experience in Therapeutics Research or Development preferred. Proficiency in scientific writing. Ability to manage CRO or other BioA laboratory independently to achieve objectives. Ability to apply critical thinking skills to review and identify key strengths and weaknesses of study protocol(s). Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment. Must be a team player who can work with experts from a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to mechanical and software engineering, biochemistry and bioanalytical sciences, pharmacology, clinical science, quality, and project management. Must be detail-oriented, results oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload. Scientific expertise or interest and ability to learn in the domain of assigned study/project is a plus. High level of autonomy and motivation. Quality focused and well organized. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize. Ability to synthesize information, good presentation skills. Excellent problem-solving capabilities. Capability to challenge decisions and status quo. Ability to work autonomously and to provide status reports efficiently and effectively. Ability to anticipate and timely escalate issues and to define appropriate action plans. Ability to draft and author scientific research publications and preclinical research reports. Willing and able to travel to local experimental study sites for study execution and supervision as needed (up to 25% of the time, with occasional interstate travel). Ability to work on-site. Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. SALARY $110-135k base salary target based on education and experience. Please review the Applicant Privacy Statement for information about how we use the information collected in your application.