05/12/2021
Our client is seeking highly motivated and creative scientists to help us develop life-changing diagnostics and therapeutics for Alzheimer’s Disease. The Scientist uses deep knowledge of scientific principles and concepts along with technical and analytical proficiency, thoughtful scientific creativity, dogged determination, collaboration with others, and an enthusiastic spirit to tackle a formidable devastating disease. You have experience in neurodegeneration, diagnostic or drug development, and/or developing and engineering new approaches in this area. You have a strong background in data analysis and attention to detail. You are meticulous while being boldly creative. You always remain focused on the human objective: early diagnosis and treatment for patients and a sense of urgency as part of a dynamic, committed team.
You may lead a project or initiative involving other contributors. You may supervise the activities of more junior personnel and be responsible for driving the development of those employees. You will contribute toward peer-reviewed publications, the invention of IP, internal reports, and/or regulatory filings. You are eager to learn new techniques and approaches
Responsibilities
Contribute to preclinical in-house development of therapeutic candidates and pre-IND development activities
Lead significant components of drug development or other related projects
Contribute to diagnostic development, optimization, and testing
Contribute toward regulatory studies and clinical trials of diagnostic test
Independently design, execute and interpret multiple studies. Design experiments to be carried out by self and others.
Motivate and support others, setting clear goals and expectations
Author and review technical reports, manufacturing documents, regulatory submissions, and publications
Present at department, project team, and senior management meetings. May present externally at scientific conferences
Qualifications
Deep knowledge of peptide/protein chemistry, structures, and interactions. Strong in analytical, organic, and physical chemistry techniques.
Good understanding of analytical and conformational protein characterization (including HPLC, MS, CD, functional assays)
Experience with peptide therapeutics and their delivery
Experience with ELISAs, cell culture, handling human samples, chemical modifications, protein structural studies, planning animal experiments, analytical techniques, statistical analysis of results, pharmaceutical formulation, assay optimization
Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry or postdoctoral experience
Benefits
The client offers a competitive compensation package as well as a benefits program designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, and group life insurance.
The client is an equal opportunity employer with the desire for diversity of all types. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender identity, s*xual orientation, color, religion, s*x, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.