Scientist (in vitro & cells) - 36345 at Freyr

Job ID: 36414
Duration: 12 months contract
Benefits: Paid sick day, 401k, Discounted health insurance

Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 2-5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in developing and executing cell-based assays.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
• Willingness to work in a BSL2 environment.
• Knowledge of Neuroscience, particularly Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, focusing on lysosomal biology, is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis software (GraphPad Prism) and Electronic Lab Notebooks is desired.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities:

• Execute in vitro assays to support Neuroscience drug discovery programs.
• Develop and perform cell-based assays using formats such as immunoassay, Western blot, real-time qPCR, and immunofluorescence techniques.
• Maintain and culture mammalian cells.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques like transfection, RNA, and protein extraction.
• Process in vivo samples for downstream pharmacodynamic endpoints.
• Analyze data using curve fitting software (GraphPad Prism) and maintain records in electronic lab notebooks.

Comments/Special Instructions:

• PhD candidates are not preferred for this role.

Regards,
Vinay Shastri
Senior Associate – Pharmaceutical Recruitment
Phone: +1 609 642 9957
Email: vinay.shastri@freyrsolutions.com
150 College Road West, Ste 102, Princeton NJ - 08540
www.freyrsolutions.com