Scientist

Scientist

Science & Research

North Wales, PA, US

Pay Rate Low: 45 | Pay Rate High: 53

• Added - 07/01/2025

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Our client - a global pharmaceutical powerhouse - is seeking a Scientist to join their growing team.

Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $50/hr

Location: North Wales, PA

Duties:

• Execute in vitro assays to support Neuroscience drug discovery programs.

• Develop and perform cell-based assays using various formats such as immunoassay, Western blot, real-time quantitative qPCR, and immunofluorescence techniques.

• Maintain and culture mammalian cells.

• Utilize molecular biology techniques including transfection, RNA and protein extraction.

• Process in vivo samples for downstream pharmacodynamic endpoints.

• Work in a BSL2 laboratory setting.

• Analyze data using curve fitting software (GraphPad Prism) and maintain records in electronic lab notebooks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline.

• 2-5 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial setting.

• Proficiency in developing and executing cell-based assays.

• Experience with mammalian cell culture.

• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.

• Willingness to work in a BSL2 environment.

• Knowledge of Neuroscience, particularly Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, with a focus on lysosomal biology, is preferred.

• Experience with data analysis software/Electronic Lab Notebooks is desired.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.