Scientist, Neuroscience Discovery

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a motivated Ph.D. scientist for innovative research focusing on Alzheimer's disease. The role involves designing experiments and utilizing advanced cell biology techniques to investigate disease mechanisms, contributing to cutting-edge discoveries in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field.
• Strong background in cell biology techniques.
• Experience with neuronal cell culture is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro and ex vivo experiments.
• Develop and apply cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.

Skills

Cell Biology Techniques

Experimental Design

Neuronal Cell Culture

Oligonucleotide Therapeutics

Microscopy Techniques

Biochemical Assays

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience

Ph.D. in Cell Biology

Job description

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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is an innovation-driven pharmaceutical company committed to "For patience, for life." Our core therapeutic areas include oncology, central nervous system (CNS) disorders, autoimmunity, and infectious diseases. We are continuously expanding into areas with significant unmet medical needs. Our Cambridge, MA site is dedicated to cutting-edge research aligned with the company strategic directions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Ph.D. scientist to join our dynamic research team investigating the cellular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. The successful candidate will design and execute cutting-edge research aimed at elucidating how cellular dysfunction drives disease pathogenesis and progression. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful discoveries within a highly collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo experiments to study cellular processes relevant to Alzheimer’s disease, including neuronal signaling, protein trafficking, protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, and synaptic plasticity.
• Develop and apply a range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, live-cell imaging, and molecular assays (e.g., mRNA isolation, qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting).
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; troubleshoot technical challenges as needed.
• Stay current with scientific literature and actively contribute to the development of research strategies and project ideas.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cell Biology, or a related field.
• Strong background in cell biology techniques and experimental design.
• Hands-on experience with neuronal cell culture and/or primary neuronal cultures is highly desirable.
• Experience with oligonucleotide therapeutics and/or protein degraders is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cellular function analysis techniques, such as microscopy and biochemical assays.
• Strong interest in neurodegenerative disease research, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.
• Experience with animal models of neurological diseases is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and cellular pathways.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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