Senior Research Scientist – In-Vitro Neuroscience

• Design and implement in vitro pharmacology readouts using cellular biochemical, functional, and image-based endpoints
• Use ELISA/MSD, quantitative WB, high-content imaging, and bioluminescence-based assay formats
• Provide technical and scientific leadership for immuno-histochemical endpoints in CNS and other tissues
• Contribute to a collaborative high-content imaging working group focused on best practices and robust assay-design solutions
• Generate data promptly to support program decision-making and communicate results to teams and senior leadership
• Set and maintain high standards for data analysis and quality control
• Lead internal discussions on innovative approaches to data interrogation
• Interface with automated biology to identify automation-amendable assay strategies and transfer automation-ready assays
• Collaborate across multiple Neuroscience project teams in a matrixed environment
• Develop and train other scientists across the research organization

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to balance speed with rigor in a fast-paced, dynamic drug discovery environment
• Aptitude for systematic troubleshooting of biological assay systems
• Capacity and enthusiasm to grow into a leader of a small team of scientists
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future
• Ability, with or without accommodation, to lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted
• Comfortable working in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials
• Ability to gown/degown PPE
• Ability to use a computer and communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging
• Ability to engage in problem solving, analysis, and dialogue
• Ability to collaborate with others and maintain general availability during standard business hours
• B.S. / M.S. with 12+ years, or Ph.D. with 2–5 years, of imaging, cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, assay development, and biomolecular screening experience
• Neuroscience background with pharma/biotech experience preferred
• High-content imaging and histo-chemistry experience strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in in vitro pharmacology, assay development, and high-content imaging, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and quality control. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively in a dynamic drug discovery environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• In Vitro Pharmacology
• High-Content Imaging
• Assay Development
• Data Analysis
• Neuroscience Background

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• ELISA
• Quantitative WB
• Bioluminescence-Based Assays
• Immuno-Histochemistry
• Biochemical Assays
• Cellular Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Pharmacology
• Biochemistry
• Biomolecular Screening

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Troubleshooting

Industry Keywords

• Pharma
• Biotech
• Drug Discovery
• CNS
• Controlled Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Automated Biology
• PPE Gowning
• Data Interrogation Tools
• High-Content Imaging Systems