Scientist II, Neuroscience

Role Summary

The Scientist II, Neuroscience is responsible for planning and performing scientific experiments that contribute to the organization’s research and drug discovery activities. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments, and external resources as appropriate, as part of discovery science project teams. The Scientist II supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• With guidance from the advisor plans, initiates, directs and executes scientific research and experiments and interprets and communicates results as part of multi-disciplinary team(s). This includes performing analyses of primary research literature.
• Presents findings internally to cross-functional teams.
• May participate in the development and writing of patent applications.
• Abides by all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains a detailed laboratory notebook.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Interviews and contributes to the evaluation of candidates.
• May provide scientific advice to research leadership on projects and areas of expertise.
• Abides by all safety requirements.
• Contributes to general lab needs such as:
  • Equipment maintenance.
  • Capital equipment purchases.
  • Troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Excellent sterile technique and ability to establish and maintain various cell culture systems, with experience working with and/or establishing differentiated iPSCs strongly preferred.
• Experience with gene editing techniques including RNAi and/or CRISPR preferred.
• Familiarity with viral and non-viral transfection modalities and cell engineering a plus.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology (for example: RT-PCR, qPCR, RNAseq) and gene editing techniques required.
• Strong desire to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and initiative are expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.
• Ph.D. in scientific discipline preferably Neuroscience with 2-5 years‚Äô post-doctoral or Industry experience.
• Demonstrate ability to work on complex problems to produce experimental data across one or more projects.
• Exercises independent judgement within defined procedures and practices.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency, collaboration with others within a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Possesses detailed and expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferably MS Excel and MS PowerPoint or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the strategic alignment of their work with corporate goals and demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Travel requirements: Up to 10%.

Skills

• Excellent sterile technique and cell culture expertise
• Gene editing and molecular biology proficiency
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Project planning and time management

Education

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline, preferably Neuroscience, with 2-5 years‚Äô post-doctoral or industry experience

Additional Requirements

• Office/Laboratory based position
• Travel up to 10%