Scientist, Functional Genomics

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. seeks talented scientists to join its Functional Genomics group in Englewood, NJ. In this role, you will research the functional impact of genetic variants and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex medical questions.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and has experience in modern molecular biology techniques. The starting base pay ranges from $135,000 to $175,000 per year, enhancing with additional compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of modern molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Experience with iPSCs and iPSC differentiation protocols preferred.
• Experience creating and validating stem cell-derived disease models.

Responsibilities

• Research the impact of SNPs on protein or cellular function.
• Project manage outsourced work with CROs.
• Collaborate with other scientists to solve medical mysteries.
• Identify targets for therapeutic development.

Skills

Modern molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Functional genomics

Programming (Python)

Experience with iPSCs

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

ICR is dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems in aging and age-related disease. We're looking for talented scientists to join our Functional Genomics group. Tasked with going "from SNP to phenotype," our Functional Genomics scientists connect genomic variants with organismic-level symptoms through molecular, cellular, tissue and animal models.

With ICR, you'll get to:

• Research the potential functional impact of any given SNP on protein or cellular function: from RNA to protein to cell to systems-level analysis including work on known disease-associated SNPs and VUSs in the context of various human primary and iPSC-derived cell types
• Project manage out-sourced work with CROs to maximize your productivity
• Collaborate with other ICR scientists and groups, including Translational Bioinformatics and Genomics, to solve complex human medical mysteries
• Identify potentially actionable targets for therapeutic development

Please apply if you have:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with modern molecular and cellular biology techniques, preferably experience doing functional genomics
• Experience with iPSCs and iPSC differentiation protocols preferred, but mammalian cell culture experience is a must
• Experience creating and validating stem cell-derived disease models
• Programming experience (Python preferred)
• Even if you don't have all of these skills, please apply

And you'll need:

• The ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• To have an easygoing, hard-working personality

Salary

Starting base pay range: $135,000/yr - $175,000/yr

Starting additional compensation range: $7,500/yr - $17,500/yr

Starting position title and compensation are commensurate with experience.