Senior Research Associate, Neuroscience
- Employer
- AcureX
- Location
- San Carlos, California
- Salary
- >$100K (commensurate with experience level) + Benefits
- Start date
- May 6, 2022
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Research, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Description
AcureX Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Associate to join a talented and dedicated team responsible for developing novel first-in-class theragnostics (linked therapeutics and diagnostic biomarkers) for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity in this exciting well-funded small start-up setting to significantly accelerate the development of new treatments for patients in need. AcureX is located at the vibrant state-of-the-art MBC BioLabs biotech incubator in San Carlos, CA.
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.
Reports To
Vice President of Biology
Qualifications
- At least 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 primary neuronal and other CNS cell culture systems strongly preferred.
- Experience with human PBMC culture 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.
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