Neuroscientist

Our client - a global pharmaceutical powerhouse - is seeking a Scientist to join their growing team.

Location: Rahway, NJ or North Wales, PA

Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $53/hr

Responsibilities:

• Execute in vitro assays to support Neuroscience drug discovery programs.
• Develop and perform cell-based assays using various formats such as immunoassays, Western blotting, real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR), and immunofluorescence.
• Maintain and culture mammalian cells.
• Utilize molecular biology techniques, including transfection and RNA extraction.
• Process in vivo samples for pharmacodynamic assessments.
• Work in a BSL2 laboratory setting, following safety protocols.
• Analyze data using GraphPad Prism and maintain records in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in cell-based assays and mammalian cell culture.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
• Knowledge of Neuroscience, particularly related to neurodegenerative diseases, is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.