Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Scientist Neuroinflammation, in vivo pharmacology at a large Pharmaceutical company in Cambridge, MA. working within the Inflammation & Immunology Research Unit (I&I RU)
• The main responsibilities are to provide in vivo pharmacology expertise in models of neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory diseases and to conduct and support mechanistic in vivo, in vitro and ex vivo studies.
• Key additional qualifications are expertise in rodent brain delivery techniques and immunohistology.
• Analyze data and present to project teams.
• A high level of autonomy is expected.
You Will:
• Provide in vivo pharmacology expertise in in-vivo models of neurodegenerative diseases, ex-vivo analyses and autoimmunity.
• Develop, implement and conduct in-vivo efficacy studies and contribute to the mechanistic understanding of preclinical neuroinflammation-related studies.
• Execute preclinical mouse in vivo studies in the neuroinflammation/neurodegeneration space. This includes the establishment of new mouse models.
• Contribute to the mechanistic understanding of in vivo results by supporting ex vivo and in vitro analyses.
• Analyze, interpret, upload and present data in project team meetings.
• Serve as a resource to explore new avenues for preclinical research in neurodegeneration.
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Required Skills & Experience
- PhD, or Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in the in vivo neuroinflammation and-or neurodegeneration scientific space.
- Working knowledge of biopharmaceutical research and drug discovery.
- Hands on experience with immunohistology, transcriptomic and proteomic methods and cell culture techniques.
-Hands-on in vivo expertise including mouse brain delivery techniques and rodent brain dissection, small animal handling
-Ability to analyze & communicate data. Decision- and action-oriented, with a high level of autonomy.
-Excellent communication and analysis skills: ability to compute complex information to conclusion and recommend
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Hands-on experience in histology is a plus
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.