Scientist, Cell Biology
About The Position
About Us: The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is a leading non-profit biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and advancing effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At ALS TDI, we are driven by our mission to find therapies that can make a real difference for patients living with ALS. Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Scientist to join our Cell Biology research team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced cell-based models of ALS and play a key role in chemical and genetic screening initiatives for drug target identification and therapeutic discovery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and make a tangible impact on ALS research.
Requirements
- Education: MS/MA or Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology or a related field.
- Experience: Proven experience with mammalian cell culture and general molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Background in neurobiology, stem cell biology, cellular immunology, genome editing, cell-based assay development, laboratory automation, or high-content cell analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based models of ALS using patient-derived fibroblasts and genome-edited cell lines.
- Perform neural differentiations to generate cellular models for phenotype discovery.
- Design, execute, and manage experiments with a high level of scientific rigor.
- Analyze experimental data and present findings to the Cell Biology team and at company-wide meetings.
- Stay informed of the latest scientific advancements and proactively share new ideas, methodologies, and insights with colleagues.
Benefits
- Enjoy unlimited PTO, a generous holiday schedule, and a casual, collaborative work environment.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, HRA for out-of-pocket expenses, Health and Dependent Care FSAs, company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance, and a retirement plan with company match.
- Additional perks include tuition reimbursement, MBTA pass, and gym access.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
