Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)
Kardigan · South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted 13 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Kardigan's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Kardigan's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kardigan
- high 22 stale, 4 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 54 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kardigan's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kardigan.
About this role
The Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) at Kardigan will work in a lab setting to develop in vitro assays and generate high-quality ADME/PK data to support the company's small molecule drug pipeline. Responsibilities include performing bioanalysis, executing drug metabolism assays, maintaining research databases, and documenting protocols and results. The role requires collaboration within a dynamic research team focused on advancing treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kardigan as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, bioanalysis, or biomedical science related fields with 0 – 3 years of experience, or M.S. degree with at least 5 years, or B.S. degree with 8 years of industrial/academia experience
- Hands-on expertise in bioanalysis, in vitro assay development, and mass spectrometry
- Experience in development of LC-MS-based analytical methods and sample preparation for small molecule analysis
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, innovative, and fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and technical communication skills
- Ability to interpret results and present data
Nice to have
- Experience as a project representative
- Hands-on experience in culturing primary and recombinant cell lines
- Prior experience and knowledge in drug metabolism assays
- Experience with research databases (e.g., CDD Vault)
Worth weighing
- On-site work required 4 days a week
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location
- Pay range listed as $135,000 — $160,000 USD
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Listed by Kardigan on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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