Sr. Scientist – III

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Scientist will report into the Client Neuro-Immunology iPSC disease modeling group lead and will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• This is a hands-on position.
• The ideal candidate shall have excellent lab skills, strong documentation skills, ability to analyze and summarize data to draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute assay protocols to enable readouts with iPSC-derived microglial cells, tri-culture, and brain organoid models in collaboration with experimental scientists within and outside DAGS.
• Work with cross-functional teams including disease area biologists, pharmacologists, and chemists to develop and implement functional assay readouts to validate neuroimmune drug targets.
• Effectively communicate and present data to a diverse group of scientists including senior managers.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Candidate with MS with 8+ or PhD with 2+ years of experience in molecular/cellular biology or related biological fields.
• Possess excellent communication skills with ability to present clear scientific data and project updates to a diverse group of scientists.
• Experience working in collaborative research environments to advance scientific projects.
• Experience with human stem cell culture, genetic/genomic manipulations (CRISPR), biochemical assays, and automation applied to high throughput screening approaches are needed.
• Previous experience working on drug discovery projects.
• Experience in the field of Neuroscience or Immunology.
• Experience in electrophysiological recordings is a plus.

Personality:

• Team Player.
• Detail-oriented.
• Independent.
• Willing to ask questions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Individual contributor.