Senior Scientist (Kidney Physiology)

Piper Companies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a passionate Senior Scientist with expertise in kidney physiology. This role involves designing experiments, optimizing cell culture processes, and mentoring junior scientists within a dynamic biotech environment. A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is required along with extensive experience in related research areas.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Annual bonus

Equity

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 5+ years with a PhD.
• Proven expertise in kidney tubule physiology and mammalian cell culture.
• Experience managing complex R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to improve kidney cell function.
• Develop cell culture media for kidney and liver cells.
• Mentor junior scientists and prepare scientific reports.

Skills

cell culture

bioengineering

experimental R&D

innovation in materials

mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

PhD

Tools

organ culture systems

flow cytometry

immunohistochemistry

bioreactors

Job description

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Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a passionate, experienced Senior Scientist with deep expertise in kidney physiology to join a groundbreaking biotech company in the Minneapolis, MN area. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in cell culture, bioengineering, and experimental R&D to enhance the function of bioengineered kidneys.

Responsibilities for the Senior Scientist include:

• Design and execute experiments to improve primary kidney cell function in bioengineered organs
• Develop and optimize cell culture media for kidney and liver cells
• Drive innovation in materials, methods, and technologies
• Lead and manage R&D projects to meet key milestones
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Prepare scientific reports, publications, patents, and regulatory documents
• Stay current with scientific advancements and share insights with the team
  
  

Qualifications for the Senior Scientist include:

• Master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or PhD with 5+ years of related experience
• Proven expertise in kidney tubule physiology and mammalian cell culture
• Hands-on experience with organ culture systems, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and bioreactors
• Proven experience managing complex R&D projects
  
  

Compensation for the Senior Scientist includes:

• Salary range: approximately $115,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Annual bonus, Equity, HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays
  
  

This role is open for applications on 6/9/2025. Applications for this role will be accepted at least 30 days from the posting date.

Senior scientist, r&d, stem cell, organ manufacturing, artificial organ, tissue engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, primary cell, ipsc, kidney, liver, organ transplant, physiology, flow cytometry, flowjo, facs, biopharma, biotech, life sciences, recellularization, decellularization, bioreactor, cell sorting, immunohistochemistry, ihc, fluorescence microscopy, microscopy, tubule, proximal, distal

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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