Senior Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology

Summary: 

The Senior Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology will play a key role in developing mouse and/or rat models of CNS disease and screening potential RNAi-based therapeutics in the CNS space. The Scientist will be responsible for designing and executing experiments and working collaboratively with the Biology, Platform, and Chemistry teams.

Responsibilities: 

• Design and execute in vivo experiments in the CNS space
• Lead the development of mouse and/or rat models of CNS disease
• Screen potential therapeutics in vivo
• Represent the In Vivo Pharmacology team in program team meetings
• Work collaboratively with programs leads and representatives from other teams
• Present findings in program team meetings and in company-wide meetings 

Qualifications:

• PhD plus 2-3 years’ experience (or equivalent) working in the CNS space. Experience in industry or drug-discovery is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CNS biology and disease models.
• Ability to perform Intravenous, Intrathecal, Intra-Cisterna Magna, and/or Intracerebroventricular injections in rats and/or mice.
• Ability to perform brain dissections and isolate different parts of the brain for analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-team environment.
• Ability to perform ex vivo analysis of tissues (RT-qPCR, western blot, ELISA)
• Strong record-keeping and presentation skills.

Compensation: The base salary range provided reflects our current estimate of what we anticipate paying for this position. Your actual base salary will be based on several factors, including relevant skills, experience, internal equity, relevant education or training and market dynamics. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual cash bonus and equity compensation. City Therapeutics offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health and dependent care FSA accounts, HSA/HRA accounts with company contributions, in addition to a 401(k) with competitive company match.  Per Year Salary Range: $136,000 to $154,000 USD.

City Therapeutics is accepting resumes/CVs from direct applicants only.  Recruitment Agency inquiries or submissions will not be accepted at this time.

City Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.