Scientist

Job Description

• As a member of our team, you will work closely with the research team to develop in vitro models to validate novel drug discovery targets, as well as identify and characterize drug leads and candidates.
• Establish strong scientific and technical initiatives and hands-on implementation for new in vitro models
• Execution of in vitro experiments to create cellular models in immortalized cell lines, primary neurons and/or iPSC-derived neurons
• Build and execute biochemical and cell-based assays to support novel PD target validation
• Collaborate with and support cellular and molecular biologists, in vivo pharmacologists and medicinal chemists across global research sites
• Present research at internal meetings
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree in molecular biology, with typically 5 (BS), years of experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• High level of expertise with gene transfection (conceptualization, vector design and execution), clonal cell line selection and maintenance
• Proficiency with standard cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, enzymology and neuroscience techniques including gene transfer methods, microscopy and high-content imaging, protein detection & quantification (such as ELISA, MSD), and enzyme kinetic assays
• Extensive bench research experience and enjoy a laboratory-focused role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team
• Ability to design, execute and interpret experiments independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills paired with a strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills that enable multitasking and working within timelines
• Background in cell biology, neuroscience and/or neurodegenerative disease mechanisms (protein aggregation etc.) considered a plus
• Great personality
• Sterile/aseptic technique, cell/tissue culture, pipetting
• Preferred: viral work/sRNA experience
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.