Scientist/Sr. Scientist - Microdialysis

PsychoGenics Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PsychoGenics seeks a Scientist/Sr. Scientist focused on microdialysis in CNS models. The candidate will lead microdialysis studies, supervise junior staff, and work closely with translational neuroscience and EEG groups to design and execute protocols, including push-pull and retro dialysis techniques.

The role emphasizes handling surgeries, dosing, data QC, and collaboration with analysts; strong communication and team leadership are essential for success in this fast-paced CRO environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–10 years of demonstrated microdialysis experience.
• Experience with standard, push-pull, retro, and quantitative microdialysis approaches.
• Ability to lead and train staff and work with management.
• Strong collaboration and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly gain expertise in procedures used by the microdialysis team.
• Manage personnel in a positive, respectful manner; train staff as needed.
• Design and execute experiments using microdialysis with pharmacological and/or genetic manipulations.
• Perform, manage, and oversee studies including surgeries, dosing, QC, and coordination with bioanalysis.
• Contribute to study plans and reporting; discuss data collection and analyses clearly.
• Interact with clients on study design and data reporting as needed.
• Process data (Prism) and create clear data presentations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot microdialysis equipment.

Skills

microdialysis expertise

team leadership

data analysis (Prism)

sleep science knowledge

communication

Education

PhD in Neuroscience/Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Prism

Matlab

Job description

Scientist/Sr. Scientist - Microdialysis

PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders. Our mission is to provide the best validated disease models and comprehensive preclinical capabilities to help companies discover the next generation of treatments for severely disabling CNS and orphan disorders and reduce the attrition rate in clinical development. We are known for our cutting-edge translational approach to research, our customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, as well as for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help our clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments before they move into the clinic. With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much needed superior clinical candidates to patients.

We are seeking a Research Scientist to fill a Study Director role in our CNS focused contract research organization (CRO). We are seeking an expert on pre-clinical microdialysis that has a background in using microdialysis techniques in rodents. This position will work closely with the VP, Translational Neuroscience and the Associate Director of the EEG Group to lead studis that collect microdialysis samples following various experimental protocols including administration of novel test articles and genetic manipulations. Studies performed at PsychoGenics include single and dual probe experiments in mice and rats. Microdialysis techniques include standard microdialysis, push-pull microdialysis for large molecules, retro dialysis, and quantitative microdialysis. Studies investigate levels of neurotransmitters, novel compounds, and large molecules such as antibodies or a-synuclein. The ideal candidate will be an expert pre-clinical rodent microdialysis with a knowledge o basic sleep science. Being able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced work environment is a must as is working in collboration with other scientists on the team. This position will also lead junior staff members.

Job Responsibilities:

• Rapidly gain expertise in all procedures and techniques used by the microdialysis team.
• Work and manage all levels of personnel in a positive, respecful manner.
• Ability to train staff and help nurture their careers.
• In coordination with management, design and develop experiments that use microdialysis techniques following pharmaceutical agents and/or genetic manipulations.
• Perform, manage, and oversee studies, including surgeries, dosing, QC'ing, and coordination with the PGI bioanalysis team when applicable.
• Work with management to help write study plans and reports and be able to discuss the data collection and analyses process in a clear manner.
• Will have some engagement with clients on study design and reporting of data.
• Ability to process data (Prism) and create clear and concise data presentations.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of the microdialysis equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous management/supervisory experience.
• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or other related degree.
• 3-10 years of demonstrated applicable microdialysis experience.
• Experience with standard, push-pull, retro, and quantitative microdialysis techniques.
• Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of management/employees and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or Drug Discovery environment.
• Previous success as a team leader and motivator, with excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Programming experience (i.e., Matlab, EEGLAB, Python, R, and/or statistical software like SAS).

Total Rewards Plan

PsychoGenics offers competitive performance-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance-based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• HSA, FSA and dependent FSA
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Stock-based incentive plan
• 401K with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy
• EAP
• Additional voluntary benefits

PsychoGenics is a veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer.

We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expressio