Senior Scientist, Obesity, Muscle & Metabolism Full-time NEW

Sr. Scientist Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Sr. Scientist to join Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases Group. The candidate will support identification and validation of novel drug targets for metabolic disorders. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented individual with excellent problem-solving abilities who is flexible, team-oriented, creative and able to excel in a multi-project, fast-paced environment.

As a Sr Scientist, a typical day may include:

• Identify and implement novel areas, technologies and approaches for validating targets and target modalities to advance metabolic disease drug discovery
• Design and conduct in vitro assays
• Design and perform in vivo studies in animal models to support target validation and mechanistic understanding
• Analyze data and make scientifically sound conclusions
• Provide timely updates on scientific progress and communicate efficiently within the Obesity, Metabolism and Muscle Diseases Group and across different teams and functions

This role may be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• You are a fast learner and have desire to expand your skill set and learn new techniques
• You are detail oriented, well-organized and can multi-task
• You are a team player
• You have strong communication skills

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• PhD with a minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience
• Broad expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, in vitro assay development and in vivo techniques
• Ability to independently design and perform complex in vivo studies, interpret data and summaries results
• Expertise in at least one of metabolism research area, e.g diabetes, endocrinology, obesity, lipid and energy metabolism
• Strong understanding of human and mouse genetics is preferred
• Documented strong scientific record
• Excellent communication and presentation skills