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Scientist - Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience

NeuCyte, Inc. – San Carlos, CA

Contact info: careers@neucyte.com

 

​Who we are:

NeuCyte is an early stage biotechnology company that focuses on developing treatments for those suffering from neurological and neurodegenerative disorders. We develop translatable cell-based assays for modelling neuro related disorders using patient-derived and genetically-engineered neural cell types to discover novel therapeutics. Based on our SynFire® technology, our proprietary human neural in vitro platforms assess complex electrophysiological and

morphological readouts suited for target identification and validation, as well as drug efficacy testing.

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What we're looking for: 

We seek a highly motivated Scientist with strong mammalian cell culture experience to join our team. Applicants must be able to keep up with the fast pace of a small biotech startup and work on multiple projects at a time. An individual with neuroscience and human stem cell research experience in a pharmaceutical setting is preferred.     

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and characterize in vitro human neural disease models using state-of-the-art genome editing tools

  • Develop molecular tools for HTS assays, including genetically encoded sensors and reporters

  • Assist in assay development and characterization of in vitro human neuronal culture paradigms

  •  Interact with CROs and vendors for assay optimization and cell line QC

 

Required

  •  PhD with 4 years of closely related technical experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech lab environment.

  • Organized and detail-oriented mind-set, excellent record keeping

  • Ability to work within and across small teams efficiently

  • Self-starter, enthusiastic about trouble-shooting and process optimization under the guidance of more experienced personnel.

  • Clear written and verbal communication across all levels of the team

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Preferred:

  • Experience with human IPSC culture and molecular manipulation including gene editing 

  • Experience with HTS assay design and automation

 

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary and benefits

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NeuCyte is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and celebrating diversity.

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Contact info: careers@neucyte.com

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