What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Scientist - Kidney Specialist (Eden Prairie, MN) position at CEDENT?
If you’re a scientist with deep expertise in kidney tubule physiology and a passion for applying your research in the biotech, pharma, organ transplant or relevant industry settings, this role is for you. You'll thrive in this dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, where brainstorming and collaboration drive innovation. Rather than working in isolation, you’ll be an integral part of a team tackling complex challenges to enhance bioengineered kidney function. With your experience in cell culture, bioengineering, and experimental R&D, you’ll have the opportunity to design and execute studies, integrate new technologies, and push the boundaries of kidney research—all while making a tangible impact in the field.
- Design and conduct experiments to enhance the function of primary kidney cells within bioengineered organs
- Develop cell culture media to support the maintenance and maturation of primary kidney and liver cells
- Invent and innovate materials, technologies, designs, methods, and processes to advance scientific programs
- Lead efforts to explore and integrate new technologies, ensuring alignment with program goals
- Plan, coordinate, and manage projects and experiments to meet milestone timelines
- Lead critiques of technical efforts within the company to ensure high standards and continuous improvement
- Coordinate, author, and review written and oral reports, presentations, patent filings, and regulatory documents
- Prepare and submit manuscripts, grants, and abstracts with senior management approval
- Develop decision and recommendation documents for senior management
- Mentor, advise, and train junior staff, providing guidance on technical plans and experimental procedures
- Assist laboratory personnel in the evaluation, performance, and documentation of experiments
- Serve as a senior expert in one or more technical/scientific areas, providing technical leadership across the company
- Stay current in the field and communicate new knowledge to the team and senior management
- Master’s Degree in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, biomedical sciences, or related sciences field
- 8 years of relevant experience with a master's degree or
- 5 years of relevant experience with a PhD
- Extensive knowledge and experience in kidney tubule physiology and function
- Experience working with adherent mammalian cells
- Experience managing idea and/or experimental phase of complex R&D projects
- Experience with skill adapting and synthesizing disparate sources of information to solve technical problems
- Extensive experience with research, IP, and the development process
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in cell/molecular biology, biomedical engineering, biomanufacturing, biomedical sciences, or related sciences field
- Technical expertise in cell/organ culture systems, flow cytometry/sorting, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with bioreactors and whole organ recellularization
- Experience culturing and analyzing primary kidney and liver cells
- 1 years if experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related industrie
