Your day-to-day:

As a Senior Scientist, Molecular Neurobiology, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to advance impactful drug discovery programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Independently design, develop and execute biology experiments to drive preclinical target biology.
• Lead the target identification efforts using platform, responsible for assay setup and development.
• Lead biology projects, actively participate in and partner with multidisciplinary drug discovery teams. Proactively review discovery research literature to contribute the newest scientific findings, ideas, and methods/technologies to the team.
• Identify and manage CROs for various research activities.
• Interpret, summarize, and present research findings in internal and external scientific meetings/conferences.

Must-Haves:

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, pharmacology, or cell biology, plus 3+ years industry experience with high impact, peer reviewed publications and a proven track record of productivity and creativity.
• Exceptional cell biology skills (including primary cell and cell line culture), and expertise in molecular neurobiology (Such as ion channel and GPCR) are required.
• Experience in automation and high throughput screening assay development is required.
• Experience in electrophysiology, Calcium FLIPR assay or high-content imaging is preferred.
• Capability to work within a dynamic matrix environment, with strong contribution to project strategies and progression.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills; superb organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership in technology development and implementation, and familiarity with various routine laboratory assay methodologies: cell transfection; design and use of lentiviral vectors for gene delivery; cellular immunostaining.

What makes working here great:

• Every role has meaning. We’re determined to discover a better way for patients, and you’ll feel the passion from the start.
• We are driven to innovate. Exciting science that pushes boundaries and opens new possibilities.
• Your perspective matters. Stick your neck out, share your ideas – we work as a team.
• We have FUN. We hire smart, dedicated, down-to-earth people that you’ll enjoy spending time with.
• Leadership that CARES – about you, your growth + development.
• We're bicoastal. Whether you're in the lab full-time in San Diego or taking advantage of a more hybrid work schedule in Boston – we make the most of our time together.
• Competitive benefits. Including unlimited PTO, a lifestyle spending account, commuting reimbursement, and much more!
• You get to be YOU! Show up as you are and make every day count.