Senior Research Scientist - Neuroscience

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Associate to join the talented and dedicated team responsible for developing novel first-in-class therapeutics and diagnostic biomarkers for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity in this exciting start-up setting to significantly accelerate the development of new treatments for patients in need.

Responsibilities:

·        Execute target based high-throughput in vitro cellular assays to identify and characterize leads.

·        Execute mechanism-of-action assays to further elucidate an exciting area of novel biology.

·        Analyze data and communicate findings effectively to multidisciplinary team members.

·        Maintain a range of immortalized and patient-derived primary cell culture systems.   

·        Prepare cell culture medias and maintain reagents and lab supplies.

Qualifications:

·        3 - 5 years research experience in industry required.

·        BS / MS in Neurobiology, Cell Biology, or a related field required.

·        Expertise with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture required.

·        Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication (oral and written) skills required.

·        Expertise with high-throughput cellular assay development strongly preferred.  

·        Experience with human iPSC and iPSC-derived neuronal cell culture systems strongly preferred.

·        Experience with human PBMC culture strongly preferred.

·        Experience with primary neuronal and other CNS cell culture systems strongly preferred.

·        Experience with lab management and/or working in a core cell culture facility is a plus.

·        Desire to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

·        Productive independent worker with excellent time management skills.