The Position
This is a hands-on, laboratory-based position for a Senior Scientist as a key member of drug discovery and development teams.
Responsibilities
- Identify and establish cell-based disease models and assays through hands-on experiments
- Design and execute in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to facilitate drug discovery
- Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab and perform critical experiments
- Participate in new target identification and validation
- Present research findings to project teams and governance bodies and prepare study reports
- May mentor/supervise a team of associates and guide the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals
- Co-lead or coordinate the activities of a multi-functional drug development team and is responsible for the milestone achievement of the drug development program
Requirements:
- PhD degree with 3+ years postdoctoral research experience in neuroscience
- Proficient with cell-culture and cell-based in vitro assays (e.g. qPCR, immunocytochemistry, Western blots)
- Prior hands-on experience in in vivo pharmacology studies (e.g. mice handling, tissue processing, sample analysis)
- Track-record of high-quality scientific achievement, creativity and problem-solving skills
- Excellent in communication, organizational skills, record keeping and collaboration
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-pace, self-starting matrix organization
Preferred:
- Previous pharmaceutical/biotech experience
- Research experience in neurodegenerative diseases
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