Scientist/Senior Scientist (Pain Research)

PsychoGenics Inc.•Paramus, NJ

23d•Onsite

About The Position

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 looking for a PhD level, highly motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist with expertise in pain research to join our Rat Pharmacology team. The primary responsibilities of the candidate will include, but are not limited to, designing and performing behavioral experiments in rodent models of pain, performing rodent surgeries, and summarizing and presenting data. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating studies and the proper execution of experiments.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in neuroscience, with a focus in pain research, is required.
Minimum 3 years of post-doctoral experience in pain research using rodent behavioral pain models and rodent surgical techniques is required.
Must have experience working with rat models.
Experience in designing and performing scientific studies, analyzing and presenting data, and writing study protocols and reports.
Strong skills in GraphPad Prism and Microsoft Office software.
Effective in communicating with internal stakeholders and external clients.
Strong ability to work well with many people both within a team and across groups.
Proficient in reviewing scientific literature and research proposals.
High level of commitment to quality, organizational ability, and strong motivation to perform and provide deliverables to internal stakeholders and external clients.
Ability to provide expertise and training and to supervise research associates who are not direct reports.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform behavioral experiments in rodent models of pain using a variety of tests including von Frey, acetone, and dynamic weight bearing.
Contribute to the optimization and validation of novel rodent pain models and endpoints.
Perform rodent surgery, drug formulation and administration, and tissue collection.
Summarize, analyze and present results to internal stakeholders and external clients at meetings.
Prepare Study Plans and Study Reports.
Engage with clients on study design and progress.
Generate standard operating procedures (SOP) and IACUC protocols.
Train and supervise research associates in study preparation, behavioral testing, surgeries, data summarization, and use of scientific software.
Coordinate studies and resources within and outside of the pain research group.