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Research Associate/Scientist

Employer
Gladstone Institutes
Location
San Francisco, California, US
Start date
Aug 6, 2019

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Research
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay
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Job Details

Overview

The Gladstone Institutes is a renowned center of excellence focused on using science to overcome disease. We are an independent, not-for-profit research organization affiliated with the University of California San Francisco and located in an award-winning building at the Mission Bay Campus. Our science contributes to the health and wellbeing of people around the world through research in disease-focused neuroscience and the development of novel therapeutics in this and other disciplines. Home to notable leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone provides an ideal environment for those seeking to maximize and fully leverage their potential. Consider Gladstone and make a real difference in human health.

Responsibilities

Opportunity:

Are you a neurobiologist with an interest in drug development for neurological or psychiatric disorders and would like to contribute to this important area in an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary academic environment? The Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease at San Francisco's burgeoning Mission Bay Campus could offer you outstanding opportunities to pursue this goal and improve the lives of people around the world. Depending on level of experience, the successful candidate will lead or contribute to the identification and optimization of novel small-molecule drugs and biologicals in collaboration with innovative neurobiologists and experienced CROs.

The qualified candidate is a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment to advance preclinical drug development programs from target identification/validation through IND enabling activities. The successful candidate will also have exceptional verbal and written communication and the capability to effectively present scientific results to key stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications

Position Requirements:
  • A B.S. or an M.S. degree with several years of experience in neurobiology and drug discovery. Demonstrated independence in experimental design, execution, data analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of small molecule preclinical drug development, including knowledge of designing and refining assays to identify and optimize drug candidates.
  • Hands-on experience with a wide range of cell-based and biochemical assays, including primary neuronal culture, western blotting, ELISA/MSD, reporter assays, siRNA/shRNA knockdown and qPCR.
  • Experience with in vivo pharmacology, including working knowledge of in vivo PK, PD and efficacy studies.
  • Proficiency in utilizing software such as Graph Pad and Microsoft office for data analysis and figure generation.
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience with advanced bioinformatics tools.
  • Experience with high-throughput screening equipment and robotics.
  • Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills: ability to effectively interact with internal colleagues as well as external collaborators.


Title and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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Company

Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization located in the epicenter of biomedical and technological innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gladstone has created a research model that disrupts how science is done, funds big ideas, and attracts the brightest minds. Gladstone Institutes leads the way for innovative research in the biomedical field. We always seek dedicated and talented individuals to join our team.

Scientists know that using a diversity of approaches is often the most efficient strategy for solving a problem. New and different perspectives engender the very innovation that Gladstone prizes. This is one of the many reasons why we value diversity at Gladstone—be that a diversity of race, culture, religion, mental or physical ability, heritage, age, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Our employees hail from more than 30 countries around the globe and we seek to hire the best and brightest for our diverse team of scientists and administrators. Career opportunities are available in both our administrative offices and our research areas.

Our Benefits
Gladstone offers eligible employees—and their dependents—a comprehensive range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and professional development.

Highlights

  • Health and Retirement
    • A choice of medical plans, flexible spending account, and retirement account options that include employer contributions help you take care of your health and your future.
  • Time Away from Work
    • More than just vacation days, our paid and unpaid leave policies offer flexibility to help you confront different stages of life including maternity and paternity leave, as well as other types of family leave.
  • Professional Development
    • Gladstone encourages employees to seek the skills they need to remain at the forefront of their profession. By supporting professional development workshops and continuing education, Gladstone provides employees with the resources they need to evolve in their role and in their career.
  • Gladstone Cares
    • A specially selected suite of benefits to support you in and out of the workplace. Includes resources for dealing with the many stages of life to specific coverage for family planning, and back-up child or elder care coverage.
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Location
1650 Owens Street
 San Francisco
California
94158
United States
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