Research Scientist II, Biochemistry
Core
In vitro research scientist supporting drug discovery for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases through target validation, assay development, and drug profiling.
Role type
Senior IC biochemistry research scientist
Builds
Therapeutic leads and drug candidates for cardiovascular and metabolic disease patients
Domain
Life sciences / Biochemistry / Drug discovery
Required skills
Cell culture, qPCR, gene knockdown (siRNA), immunofluorescence microscopy, Western blotting, in vitro experimentation, data analysis, scientific documentation
Preferred skills
Human iPSC-derived cardiomyocyte culture, genetic engineering (viral transduction), cardiovascular/metabolic disease research experience
Technologies
siRNA, iPSC, viral transduction
Responsibilities
Plan and execute biochemical and cell-based assays; Perform in vitro experiments for target validation and mechanism-of-action studies; Analyze experimental data and document in electronic laboratory notebook; Present results at lab meetings; Assist in writing research documents and publications