Scientist, Molecular Pharmacology

Job Title: Scientist, Molecular Pharmacology

Job Number: 35446

Location: Syracuse, NY

Job Description

Responsibilities

– Design and develop in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays utilizing a variety of
techniques to evaluate drug candidate activities for drug discovery.
– Collaborate with pharmacology scientists to support endpoint sample analysis or
establish new cellular assays.
– Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate actionable insights to help
drive project decision-making.
– Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with
colleagues in groups such as antibody discovery or protein science.
– Keep meticulous records of experiments performed and maintain electronic lab notebook
entries.
– Provide regular progress updates and present data at internal team meetings.

Required Skills

– PhD or equivalent experience in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Pharmacology (or related field of study)
– Expertise in mammalian cell culture (cell lines and primary cells).
– Hands-on experience with cell-based assay (e.g. cell binding, reporter cells, survival, permeability, hepatotoxicity, internalization, and cytokine secretion assays).
– Proficiency in cell biology techniques such as flow cytometry, Luminex/MSD, organoid modeling, and retinal/corneal cell cultures
– Hands-on expertise in advanced/multi-color panel design and analysis in flow cytometry (conventional and/or spectral) is required.
– Knowledge of analysis/statistical software (e.g. GraphPad Prism) is required.
– Background in ophthalmology and/or Fibrotic Nashis preferred.
– Experience with compound profiling is preferred.
– Strong organizational skills, self-motivation, attention to detail, flexibility, proactive willingness and desire to engage in the laboratory workflow.
– Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, a creative and solution-oriented mindset, and a deep passion for goal-oriented science.
– Sound oral and written English is a must, with clear scientific writing ability.