Senior Research Associate, Neuroscience

Location: 
930 Brittan Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070
United States
Job Posted Date: 
March 24, 2023
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences

AcureX Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to join a talented and dedicated team responsible for developing novel first-in-class theragnostics (therapeutics linked with diagnostic biomarkers) for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity in this exciting well-funded small start-up setting to significantly accelerate the development of new treatments for patients in need. AcureX is located at the vibrant state-of-the-art MBC BioLabs biotech incubator in San Carlos, CA.

Job Requirements: 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute mechanism-of-action assays to further elucidate an exciting area of novel biology.
  • Execute target based high-throughput in vitro cellular assays to identify and characterize leads.
  • Analyze data and communicate findings effectively to multidisciplinary team members.
  • Maintain a range of immortalized and patient-derived primary cell culture systems.   
  • Prepare cell culture medias and maintain reagents and lab supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS or MS in Neurobiology, Cell Biology, or a related field required.
  • Expertise with mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique required.
  • Experience with human iPSC and iPSC-derived neuronal culture systems required.
  • Excellent analytical and communication (oral and written) skills required.
  • Must have a strong desire to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with primary neuronal and other CNS cell culture systems strongly preferred.
  • Experience with cellular assay development strongly preferred.  
  • Experience with lab management or working in a core cell culture facility strongly preferred.
How to Apply: 

Please email your CV to [email protected]

Location: 
Greater Bay Area
Peninsula
California