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Senior Research Scientist – In-Vitro Neuroscience

new haven, CT

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Job description

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

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Worksite address

new haven, CT, 06540, US

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