Scientist II, Neuroimmunology, Target Validation  and Drug Discovery

Valo Health is seeking a Scientist II to play a pivotal role in wet-lab target validation and assay development for neurodegenerative disease targets, with an initial focus on Parkinson’s disease. The Scientist II will work cross-functionally with subject matter experts, computational scientists, and engineers to bring forward novel and creative solutions to target validation.

Requirements

• PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field with 2+ years of experience
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Neurobiology, Neurodegenerative disease, Parkison’s disease, cell biology
• Experience in human in vitro systems including primary cell culture and iPSC differentiation with neuronal cell types (neurons, microglia, astrocytes, co-culture systems), molecular biology, and genetic manipulation (CRISPR, siRNA, overexpression systems)
• Experience in assay development with functional readouts (neuronal function, cell death assay, phagocytosis, cellular function and morphology, western blotting, ELISA, imaging (ICC/IF), qPCR/RT-qPCR)
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Track record of impactful scientific contributions as demonstrated by high impact publications
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Annual incentive program
• Retirement benefits
• Other benefits