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This position is for a leading pharmaceutical company. Below are the details of the engagement. If you are available and interested please send me your updated word resume & your expected hourly rate on W2 ASAP. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Work Location: Boston, MA
Job Title: Scientist–Neuroscience
Duration: 12+ months (extendable) contract on W2
Responsibilities:
The Neuroscience team is seeking a motivated and technically skilled in-vitro scientist with established immunohistochemistry expertise in Neuroscience to join our Boston-based Exploratory Discovery team. a. Candidates will be able to work independently, but will also be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues across disciplines. b. Primary responsibilities include design and execution of immunohistochemistry and histology experiments to support the identification and validation of novel targets to treat CNS diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. c. The candidate will be an active participant in the positive and critical scientific dialogue that is necessary to progress our programs.
The responsibilities of the Neuroscience team member include:
a. Develop and execute disease relevant immunohistochemistry assays and perform quantitative image analysis b. Contribute to the characterization and validation of experimental therapeutics activity. c. Communicate data clearly and concisely to the appropriate teams and stakeholders. d. Be able to thrive in a team environment.
Required skills:
a. Strong general knowledge of methods in immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and method optimization and troubleshooting b. Proven experience in image acquisition and strong microscopy skills and strong working knowledge of mouse and human neuroanatomy c. Ability to work independently on data analysis including a practical knowledge of statistics. d. Tissue embedding, microtome and cryostat sectioning Experience with automated immunostainers (e.g. Ventana)
Preferred Qualifications:
a. Experience with confocal microscopy b. Demonstrated experience with quantitative image analysis (e.g. ImageJ, Indica labs HALO).
Education:
BS/BA degree with a 3+ years of industry or academia experience.
--- Many Thanks,
Sree Kanth Recruitment Manager Sree@newageclinical.com NewAgeSys, Inc. Direct: 609-945-1736 Fax: 609-228-4079 4390 US-1, Suite 110 Princeton, NJ 08540 Visit our job boards for a listing of open positions. For IT Positions go to www.newagesys.com/career.html For Clinical Positions go to www.newageclinical.com/careers.html Inc 5000 Company for 8th Time! |
