Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Cell-based Assay Development, Neuroscience
- Employer
- Grimaldi Recruitment Services
- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Start date
- Feb 5, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
In this pivotal role on, you will help establish in vitro cellular assays to enable bioactive screening and mechanism of action studies. You will be assisting the scientific team to establish, validate, and implement scientific methodologies to understand the biology of our therapeutics pivotal to the company’s mission. Studies performed will involve cutting edge science and require innovative concepts and strategies. This role requires dedication to drive science, excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists and Research Associates to drive multiple projects in parallel. We offer a competitive compensation package.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Isolating, purifying and maintaining primary neurons, glia and neuronal progenitor cells
- Designing, planning, and performing cellular experiments
- Use of molecular and biochemical analysis methods, immunocytochemistry and microscopy
- Generation and maintenance of stable cell lines
- Maintaining familiarity with current scientific literature
- Investigating and developing new methods and technologies for project advancement
- Interfacing on a regular basis with lead scientific staff to organize, coordinate, schedule and execute experimental work.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate degree in biology, cell biology, or Neuroscience is required (no postdoctoral experience required)
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively advancing responsibilities and technical experience in the lab
- Experience with immunocytochemistry and microscopy is required
- Multiple years of experience with primary neuronal tissue culture and cell-based assay development is required, experience with other peripheral primary cells and stem cells/progenitor cells is a plus
- Experience with FACS is a plus
- Experience with cell-based medium-throughput screening assays, vector design and construction, and conditional gene expression in mammalian systems is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills that enable the individual to interact with all levels of management, technical and scientific personnel
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
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