Scientist I - In Vitro Pharmacology
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. They are seeking a Scientist I - In Vitro Pharmacology to contribute to drug discovery efforts with an emphasis on muscle biology, involving the design and execution of in vitro assays to support therapeutic programs.
Responsibilities
- Assay Development: Design, characterize and validate bespoke assays to support muscle therapeutic programs
- Assay Execution: Conduct cell-based functional assays to characterize compounds or validate new targets
- Muscle Biology: Perform in vitro assays to enhance understanding of neuromuscular disease biology
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate translational biology insights into therapeutic programs or new target proposals
- Data Management: Document, analyze, and present data to internal teams
Skills
- Either an MS with >4 years of industry experience OR a PhD with 0-2 years relevant experience
- Skeletal muscle biology expertise
- Experience and working knowledge of in vitro pharmacology, cell biology, molecular biology, and lab automation
- Excellent communication skills with the proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Works under general direction and may consult management to obtain information to build consensus and project direction. Has thorough knowledge and understanding of concepts and subject matter expertise
- Experience with culturing a broad variety of mammalian cells; proficiency with maintenance and differentiation of iPSCs and primary cell lines
- Experience training junior researchers
- Experience with in vivo disease models and ex vivo pharmacology
Company Overview
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