Neurona Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, CA that was created to develop cell-based therapies for neurological disease. We have an opening for a Preclinical Research Associate who will contribute to ongoing programs and build new animal models to study modulation of neural circuits and support translational development of cellular therapeutics.
Key Responsibilities:

- Processing tissue for histology: Microtome and cryostat sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, imaging and quantitative analysis

- Working with rodents including handling, dosing, surgical procedures, and tissue collection

- Observation and scoring of behavioral assays

- Following experimental protocols and maintaining detailed and accurate records

- Analyzing data and communicating results

- Conducting independent experiments and contributing to collaborative activities
Required Qualifications:

-- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant lab experience and supporting references that includes working with animals.

-- Experience working with neural tissue is a plus

-- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to contribute to a team

-- Clear, effective written and verbal communication

-- High energy and passion for drug discovery and development
This job description is not exhaustive and not intended to cover all activities of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Neurona is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.