Associate Scientist, In Vivo & In Vitro Full-time

Associate Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Scientist to join the Obesity, Metabolic and Muscle Diseases Group to support our discovery and development efforts pertaining to liver metabolism and metabolic diseases.

As an Associate Scientist, a typical day may include:

The individual will be responsible for the execution of in vitro and in vivo biological experiments necessary to develop cell-based and animal models for testing of experimental therapeutics and for mechanistic biology studies. The ideal candidate will have in-depth in vitro or in vivo technical expertise, be hardworking, flexible, innovative and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. They will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team.

This role may be for you if you have:

Strong in vitro and in vivo technical expertise is required. Specifically:

In vitro technical expertise including, but not limited to:

• Tissue culture, transfections
• Western blotting and ELISA
• Molecular biology techniques

In vivo technical expertise including, but not limited to:

• Mouse handling, injections (IP, SC, IV), blood and tissues collection

The candidate will also perform relevant data analysis and interpretation, collate data for presentations or reporting, and present data at group meetings.

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete laboratory records.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

Minimum of a Bachelors degree + 2 + years experience or Masters 0-2 year

• Must have in vivo experience
• Must have in vitro experience