Who We Are: MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company that focuses on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We combine cutting-edge technologies including optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop effective therapies to address psychiatric symptoms.
What You’ll Do: We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Research Associate, Non-Clinical Toxicology to support the oversight and operational execution of our outsourced nonclinical studies. This role will assist with the coordination and monitoring of toxicology, pharmacology, and biodistribution studies conducted at contract research organizations (CROs) in support of regulatory submissions and pipeline advancement.
The ideal candidate will have foundational knowledge of nonclinical drug development, strong project coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple studies in a dynamic biotech environment.
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Location: This is a hybrid position with three days on site at our office in Burlington, MA.
Travel: Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Compensation for this role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Additional compensation/benefits include annual bonus opportunity, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short term and long term disability, 401(K) plan with match, stock options, flexible non-accrual paid time off, and parental leave.
EEOC Statement: MapLight Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Maplight is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing novel therapeutics for patients with disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).
