Senior Cell Biologist: Lead Breakthrough Research

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Professional development

Cutting-edge facilities

Collaborative environment

Impactful research

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Research Biologist specializing in Cell Biology to lead advanced experiments and drive cross-disciplinary projects in a well-equipped lab. You will design, execute, and analyze studies on cellular signaling, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications.

The role requires a Ph.D. and several years of relevant experience, offering a collaborative environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years post-doctoral or relevant industry experience in cell biology research.
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture and a broad range of cell biology techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and laboratory management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct advanced cell biology experiments investigating signaling, metabolism, and disease mechanisms.
• Utilize techniques including cell culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology assays.
• Analyze and interpret complex data, preparing reports and contributing to publications.
• Troubleshoot experimental designs to ensure rigor and reproducibility.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the lab's scientific direction.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments and progress.

Skills

Cell biology

Mammalian cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Lab management

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Cell Biology or related

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy (confocal/live-cell)

Molecular biology assays

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Research Biologist specializing in Cell Biology to lead advanced experiments and drive cross-disciplinary projects in a well-equipped lab. You will design, execute, and analyze studies on cellular signaling, metabolism, and disease mechanisms, with opportunities to contribute to high-impact publications.

The role requires a Ph.D. and several years of relevant experience, offering a collaborative environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and ongoing