Senior Scientist, Translational Neuroscience

Calicolabs

South San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $166,000 - $191,000; bonus/equity: two annua...
On-site
In vivo rodent models
Animal behavioral assessments
Cns tissue harvests
Calico Labs is seeking a Senior Scientist in Translational Neuroscience to advance neurodegenerative disease research, particularly focusing on Parkinson's disease. The role requires expertise in in vivo experimentation, collaboration skills, and a strong background in neuroscience or related fields

Job Summary

  • Calico is an Alphabet-founded research and development company focused on understanding the biology of human aging and developing interventions for longer, healthier lives.
  • The Senior Scientist will advance neurodegenerative disease research, focusing on Parkinson's disease, by designing and executing in vivo experiments using rodent models.
  • This role involves developing novel in vivo models, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, and collaborating across functional teams to test novel drug mechanisms.

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Calico Labs is seeking a Senior Scientist in Translational Neuroscience to advance neurodegenerative disease research, particularly focusing on Parkinson's disease. The role requires expertise in in vivo experimentation, collaboration skills, and a strong background in neuroscience or related fields.

Salary

Base: $166,000 - $191,000; Bonus/Equity: two annual cash bonuses; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • in vivo rodent models
  • animal behavioral assessments
  • CNS tissue harvests
  • immunohistochemistry and microscopy
  • data analysis and interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • curiosity-driven discovery science
  • academic and industry partners
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, or related field
  • 5+ years postdoctoral or equivalent industrial experience
  • In vivo surgeries
  • Rodent handling and compound treatments
  • Longitudinal monitoring and colony maintenance
  • Cellular assays
  • Histological techniques for tissue processing
  • Onsite work 5 days a week

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