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TEMPORARY Research Associate - in vivo discovery - Aging research

Employer
Alkahest, Inc.
Location
San Carlos, California
Start date
Sep 17, 2022

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven research associate/senior research associate for a temporary assignment within our research team.   This role will use in vivo studies to assess pain and aging mechanisms through rodent surgical, histological, and molecular biology techniques. Various organs and systems impacted by aging, targeting both CNS and peripheral indications will be investigated. The role is critical in advancing our therapeutic understandings and multiple programs and is thus pivotal to the company’s mission. Studies performed will involve cutting edge science and require innovative concepts and strategies. The role requires dedication to drive science, excellent communication and organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to interact with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and research associates to drive multiple projects in parallel.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Designing, planning, performing and analyzing rodent in vivo experiments 
  • Dosing in mice (IV, PO, IP, SC) 
  • Rodent surgeries and tissue collection 
  • Histochemical processing and staining of a variety of tissue samples (IF, IHC, special stains) 
  • Interfacing on a regular basis with lead scientific staff to present, organize, coordinate, and execute experimental work 
  • Other responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university in a field related to biological sciences, neuroscience, animal behavior or animal sciences  
  • Preferably 2 years of progressively advancing industry and/or academic lab experience 
  • Experience in rodent handling is required 
  • Experience in tissue immunostaining and histology is an advantage
  • Experience in performing behavioral tests is an advantage
  • Experience in rodent surgical techniques is an advantage 
  • Experience in pain related behavioral test is an advantage 
  • Experience in isolation of mouse spinal cord, DRGs and sciatic nerve is an advantage 
  • Strong communication skills that enable the individual to interact with all levels of management, technical and scientific personnel 

 

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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