Scientist

Description

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Job Title: Scientist III

• This position will play a key role in the development of complex in vitro models to support late-stage internal programs.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell culture and complex in vitro models and a potential of applying these models to advance drug discovery programs.
• The applicant should be a creative, research driven scientist interested in combining a knowledge of autoimmune disease with complex in vitro models to advance drug discovery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of complex in vitro models that mimic the pathophysiology of immune mediated diseases with a focus on Skin autoimmunity
• Identify, internalize, develop, and optimize new methods and technologies to deliver in vitro models of Skin autoimmune diseases using commercial and custom Skin on a chip microphysiological systems
• Utilize complex in vitro models to drive the advancement of novel therapeutics and combinations
• Identify and solve technical problems independently, conceive and implement novel experimental approaches
• Generate data in a timely manner and effectively communicate results internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
• Effectively and accurately record experimental results
• A strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
• Experience specifically with primary keratinocytes, organoids, dermal fibroblasts and human immune cells is preferred
• Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred.
• Experience with disease modeling using primary cells and microphysiological systems a plus
• Experience with imaging technologies
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Established history of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience,
• Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
• Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred
• Experience with imaging technologies
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required