Senior Research Associate, Neuroscience

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:

• 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.