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Research Associate for CNS Group

Employer
Alkahest, Inc.
Location
San Carlos, California
Start date
Mar 31, 2021

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Job Details

Alkahest is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company targeting neurodegenerative and age-related diseases with transformative therapies derived from a deep understanding of the plasma proteome in aging and disease.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Research Associate who will be key in advancing our preclinical drug development and scientific initiatives. Alkahest’s therapeutic focus is on indications impacted by aging, including cognition and disorders of the nervous system. The Research Associate will be responsible for executing in vivo experiments and novel assays including behavioral, histological, and biochemical endpoints. Studies performed will involve cutting-edge science and require innovative concepts and strategies.

As a member of Alkahest’s Preclinical Research team, the Research Associate will directly assist in advancing our therapeutic understandings, which will involve validating and implementing methodologies in the lab to support our therapeutic pipeline. This role requires dedication, flexibility, excellent communication, organization, and will interact with a multidisciplinary team of Preclinical Scientists and Research Associates to drive multiple projects in parallel.  Depending on the level of experience, the candidate would be encouraged to lead their projects by designing, executing, analyzing and presenting data both internally and at conferences. This position reports to a Scientist, CNS Discovery. 

Alkahest offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, annual bonus potential, opportunities for career growth and development, and a work environment that is collaborative, collegial, and fun.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Designing, executing, and analyzing rodent in vivo experiments
  • Administering test agents to mice via multiple routes (IV, PO, IP, SC)
  • Optimizing and performing behavioral assays
  • Performing histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and image analysis
  • Molecular and biochemical analysis of tissues (i.e. RT-qPCR, Western blot, ELISA)
  • Maintaining familiarity with current scientific literature
  • Investigating and developing new methods and technologies for project advancement
  • Contributing to writing scientific reports

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS/MS degree from an accredited college/university in a field related to biomedical research, physiology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressively advancing industry and/or academic lab experience
  • Experience with mouse handling and dosing is necessary
  • Experience with rodent behavior and cognitive assays is strongly preferred
  • Experience with immunohistochemistry and microscopy is necessary
  • Experience with confocal microscopy and image analysis is an advantage
  • Experience with other biochemical and/or molecular techniques is an advantage
  • Ability to work collaboratively and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Apply today!

Company

At Alkahest, we strive to lead the way towards effective therapies for patients suffering from diseases associated with the detrimental processes of aging. We believe that as an industry, we simply haven’t done enough to help drive solutions for the most under-treated and devastating diseases affecting this growing demographic. We want to help.

Aging is the dominant risk factor in degenerative diseases. Many of the pressing age-related and neurodegenerative diseases have a profound impact on patients and their caregivers, yet have very limited treatment options. Alkahest has embarked upon a simple but elegant approach to treat disorders of aging by capitalizing on the body’s own natural regulatory and communication mechanisms, leveraging the plasma proteome. The promise of this science, and the potential to make a difference to patients around the world, was the founding principle of Alkahest.

For all of the great progress we have made so far, we credit our dedicated and impassioned team for driving our successes. Our culture is warm and supportive, genuine and ethical, rigorous and scientific, and collaborative yet entrepreneurial. Based in Silicon Valley, home to many leaders in the biotechnology industry, the heart of our culture is scientific innovation. We work hard, yet we have fun while we’re doing so. We are passionate about both our collegial atmosphere as well as working together on cutting-edge therapies that will change the lives of patients. We know we have a lot further to go, and we’re ready for the long haul.

Company info
Website
Phone
650-801-0474
Location
75 Shoreway Road, Suite D
San Carlos
California
94070
US

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