Senior Scientist I, In Vivo Electrophysiologist Full-time NEW

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo electrophysiologist who will design, execute, and communicate novel multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative Neuroscience research team. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to apply cutting-edge single unit or multi-unit neuronal recordings to advance our Migraine and Pain programs. This effort will support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Guide the use of in vivo electrophysiological techniques, and interacting with project teams to advance programs based on data
• Support mechanistic understanding of novel targets and evaluate related molecules to advance our Neuroscience pipeline
• Opportunities to contribute to other non-electrophysiological studies (cellular or other in vivo approaches)
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings
• Introduce and establish cutting edge techniques and analyses
• Adaptable, creative, and think quantitatively
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being an active contributor to Migraine/Pain-related programs in an exciting, fast-paced team environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience, Master's Degree and 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary in Neuroscience, Biology or other relevant natural sciences
• Elevated proficiency in single neuron or high-density multi-channel recordings from the spinal cord, brain, or primary afferent neurons from rodents
• Neuroscience background with pain/migraine experience is highly preferred. Understanding functional cell classes in the spinal cord and brain in the pain pathway would be desirable
• Ability to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Be able to interpret and effectively communicate results of these studies.
• A background in behavioral and other cellular techniques would be an asset
• The individual must be able to read and adapt scientific literature to advance techniques and innovative approaches
• Ability to contribute independently, but also integrate well into a team to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions
• Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment with strong communication skills
• Experience in drug discovery would be an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers to enable higher performance
• Active in creating a positive working environment
• Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change course quickly
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality

Pay Range: $96,500 – $183,500 USD

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.