Senior Scientist, Translational Neuroscience

Tom Trese; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Senior Scientist to advance CNS research, focusing on neurotransmitters, novel compounds, and large molecules. The ideal candidate will be an expert in pre-clinical microdialysis.

Responsibilities include designing experiments with microdialysis, performing surgeries and dosing, coordinating with the bioanalytical team, and guiding study plans and reports. The role involves collaboration with external partners and ensuring equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years of demonstrated microdialysis experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop experiments using microdialysis with pharmaceutical agents and genetic manipulations.
• Execute and direct studies, including surgeries, dosing, and coordinating with the bioanalytical team.
• Collaborate with management to write study plans and reports and discuss data collection and analyses.
• Liaise with external partners on study design and data reporting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot experimental equipment.

Skills

Microdialysis

Experimental design

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Independent problem solving

Drug discovery

Programming

Education

PhD in Neuroscience/Biomedical Engineering or similar

Tools

Microdialysis equipment

Job description

My client is expanding and seeks a Senior Scientist to investigate neurotransmitters, novel compounds, and large molecules in the CNS space. The ideal candidate will be an expert pre-clinical microdialysis.

This ideal candidate will take on the following tasks:

• Design and develop experiments incorporating microdialysis techniques with pharmaceutical agents and genetic manipulations.
• Execute and direct studies, including surgeries, dosing, and coordinating with the bioanalytical team.
• Collaborate with management to help write study plans and reports and be able to discuss the data collection and analyses processes in a clear manner.
• Liaise with external partners on study design and data reporting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot experimental equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years of demonstrated microdialysis experience.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Additional experience in histology, pain, sleep, or surgeries.
• Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Drug discovery, management, and programming experience are all preferred.

This position can also be more junior or more senior depending on the years of experience.