About Stoke:
Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke’s proprietary approach, the company is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally occurring protein levels. Stoke’s first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. Stoke entered into a strategic collaboration with Biogen in 2025 to develop and commercialize zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome. Under the collaboration, Stoke retains exclusive rights for zorevunersen in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; Biogen receives exclusive rest of world commercialization rights
STK-002 is Stoke’s proprietary antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) in clinical development for the treatment of autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common inherited optic nerve disorder. STK-002 has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA. A Phase 1 study (OSPREY) of STK-002 in people with ADOA is now underway. The company is also conducting early research in Syngap1, a severe and rare neurodevelopmental disorder, in collaboration with Acadia Pharmaceuticals.
Stoke’s initial focus is on diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for the Company’s proprietary approach.
Position Purpose:
Stoke is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the In Vivo Pharmacology Department. This position is an opportunity to learn new techniques and concepts, be creative, and grow with a growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute routine studies to investigate the PK/PD and efficacy of drug candidates.
- Perform routine to intermediate handling procedures and injections (IV, SC, IP, ICV), monitor animal health, and collect tissues in mice.
- Perform moderately complex behavioral experiments in animal models.
- Support the implementation of new animal models.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency to investigate, identify, develop, optimize, and troubleshoot new methods/ techniques/ instrumentation to address critical project needs.
- Read and understand scientific literature.
- Analyze data, author technical reports, and document experiments in an electronic notebook.
- Participate and present at project team and departmental meetings.
- Maintain laboratory organization including equipment upkeep and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborate across functional areas.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
- S with 7+ years post-graduate experience or M.S. with 4+ years of experience working in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company or contract research organization.
- Experience with molecular biology assays such as qPCR, ELISA, MSD, BCA, Western Blot (or JESS) in tissue matrix.
- Experience with ISH/IHC assays and analysis.
- Proficiency with animal handling procedures and injections (IV, SC, IP and ICV).
- Experience working with animal disease models.
- Experience in neuroscience.
- Experience with animal behavioral assays a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Creative thinking and working well in a team environment.
Location:
Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will be moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This is an in-person position based in Bedford, MA location.
Travel:
This position will note require travel.
Compensation & Benefits:
At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.
The anticipated salary range for this role is
$110,000 - $131,000. The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
Culture & Values:
At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual’s needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.
Interested candidates: Please visit Stoke’s website to learn more and apply directly to the position listed on our Career Center:
https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/
For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
Stoke participates in E-Verify.
