Microglia Scientist I — iPSC Cell Therapy, On‑Site

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Neuroscience is seeking a Scientist I, Microglia, to advance iPSC-derived cell therapy programs through differentiation, characterization, and translational research. The role involves planning experiments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to preclinical studies in Torrey Pines, CA.

The candidate will lead differentiation processes, evaluate cellular phenotype and engraftment, and participate in scientific conferences and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, neuroscience, or related field; 3+ years in molecular/cellular research.
• Experience with iPSCs, microglia, in vivo disease modeling, gene editing, or bioinformatics preferred.
• Strong communication and data presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and document results.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support cell therapy programs.
• Lead development and optimization of iPSC-derived microglia differentiation.
• Manage external collaborations and communicate results.

Skills

iPSC technology

microglia

in vivo disease modeling

gene editing

bioinformatics

flow cytometry

qRT-PCR

RNA sequencing

immunohistochemistry

live cell imaging

Ca imaging

MEA

neurobiology

communication skills

analytical skills

organization

flexible hours

Education

PhD in biology/neuroscience

3+ years molecular/cellular research experience

experience with iPSCs/microglia

Tools

Prism

FlowJo

cell profiler

Spotfire

Job description

Aspen Neuroscience is seeking a Scientist I, Microglia, to advance iPSC-derived cell therapy programs through differentiation, characterization, and translational research. The role involves planning experiments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to preclinical studies in Torrey Pines, CA.

The candidate will lead differentiation processes, evaluate cellular phenotype and engraftment, and participate in scientific conferences and publications.