Job Description

Summary

Onsite - San Diego, CA

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, results-oriented Senior Scientist I to join the Neuroscience siRNA team. The ideal candidate will be innovative, organized, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment. This individual will execute and support in vitro and ex vivo studies to support oligonucleotide delivery programs.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot in vitro and ex vivo studies for a variety of Neuroscience programs
• Cell and tissue processing to support RNA and protein assays (Western, qPCR, in situ hybridization assays)
• Development and assay optimization to support drug development efforts
• Data analysis, organization and presentation
• Handle many projects simultaneously and prioritize experiments while producing high quality, reliable and reproducible results
• Maintain up to date, organized and accurate study records including the use of electronic lab notebooks
• Write protocols and study reports

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in science related field and 5+ years of research experience
• Experience executing  in vitro  assays (transfection, free uptake, DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR, qPCR, western blot, ELISA)
• Cell culture expertise including experience with cell lines, primary cells and pluripotent stem cells
• Experience managing teams and coordinating activities to drive project goals
• Excellent technical abilities, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn new things
• Adaptability to learn new skills as experimental needs arise
• Ability to work well in collaborative fast-paced team environment
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computer software and Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in science related discipline

You’ll receive:
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