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MSD Senior Scientist iPSC - Fixed Term Contract months United Kingdom, England, London 655298018
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Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain human iPSCs and iPSC-derived cells; feeding, passaging, differentiating and plating and establish a QC package for iPSC work.
Design, implement and perform experiments to support the development of drug candidates within iPSC models. These experiments will include high content imaging, functional assays and molecular biological technqiues.
Keep up to date with advancements in the field of iPSC use in neuroscience research and apply relevant knowledge to enhance experimental approaches.
Collaborate with members from other functional areas across our wider networkto drive progress.
Timely write-up of reports and data analysis.
Oral and written communication of data in a clear and concise manner to the appropriate teams and stakeholders.
Minimum Education & Experience Minimum Requirements:
Recently completed PhD, or BSc or MSc, in a life sciences discipline (Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related discipline) with pharmaceutical industry experience.
Required Experience and Skills:
Expertise in human iPSC culture from iPSC maintenance to differentiation into CNS cell types.
Strong scientific understanding of mechanisms of neurodegeneration.
Expertise in molecular biology and microscopy techniques.
Excellent attention to detail in experimental design and data analysis.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Preferred Demonstratable Experience:
Expertise in complex iPSC-derived cell cultures (co-culture to 3D)
Proficiency in use of live cell instruments such as high content imagers, MEAs, and Incucyte.
Demonstrated knowledge of drug discovery and assay development.
Expertise in operating high throughput instrumentation, including plate readers and liquid handling instrumentation.
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Job Posting End Date:09/05/2024
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