Sr Scientist, Motor Neuron Diseases (2 of 2)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, NY

122d • $108,300 - $176,700

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Motor Neuron Diseases research team. You will be involved in research studies designed to understand the biology behind various motor neuron diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. We are looking for someone who can complete both in vivo and cell-based assays to support the characterization and evaluation of novel disease models and use them as a preliminary system to evaluate potential therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. We hope you are excited to work closely with a broad cross-functional team to advance these novel therapies.

Requirements

• PhD with 0-3+ years experience or a Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or related biological sciences with 10-12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, histology, tissue preparation, and cell culture.
• Some understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, the motor system, and RNA biology.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to proactively work on multiple projects and prioritize as needed.

Responsibilities

• Developing and characterizing cellular and animal models to test novel therapeutics.
• Collecting disease-relevant tissue from animal models of neurodegenerative disease and downstream processing including biochemical analysis, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
• Designing and implementing cell-based assays, and/or other novel technologies to better understand the mechanisms of neurodegeneration.
• Analyzing and evaluating data.
• Presenting data both internally and externally, and participating in discussions in our collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Equity awards
• Annual bonuses
• Paid time off for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree