Temp Associate Scientist- Neuroscience Full-time

Associate Scientist Position

This Associate Scientist position will support preclinical research in the Neurotherapeutics area, with focus on Parkinson's disease. The selected individual will support the design and execution of experiments to understand the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, discover new therapeutic targets and validate novel therapeutic strategies. Primary duties include in vitro and in vivo studies that involve handling live rodents for tasks such as behavioral testing, injections, surgeries and sample collection and processing. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to characterize collected samples using biochemical, molecular, and immune-based assays at the bench as well as develop in vitro assays. Candidates with passion for scientific discovery and dedicated to high quality research are strongly encouraged to apply.

A typical day might include:

• Planning, initiating, and completing the following types of in vivo assays: cell line maintenance, in vitro experiments, standardized behavioral tests, injections, rodent surgeries, sample collections.
• Planning, initiating, and completing the following types of biochemical, molecular, and immune-based assays: ELISAs, western blotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry and RT-qPCR.
• Learning new methods and/or technologies relevant to various projects including, but not limited to, stereotactic delivery of drugs, flow cytometry and others.
• Accurately documenting findings and lab records in an electronic laboratory notebook
• Presenting data in formal and informal meetings.

This role might be for you if:

• You have strong organizational and time-management.
• You can work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
• You have the ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize as needed.

To be considered for this role, you must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field along with a minimum of two years of experience in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related biological science. Experience with in vitro and animal models of brain disorders, histology, tissue preparation, is strongly preferred. Some understanding of neurodegenerative disorders is preferable.