Scientist / Sr. Scientist, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
Metaphore BiotechnologiesDrug Discovery company
Cambridge, United States$100,000 - $181,500Senior
Flagship Pioneering
Data & AI
About the role
TL;DR
Lead discovery research in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, focusing on target validation and translational biology.
- •ProFound Therapeutics is seeking an exceptional Scientist or Senior Scientist to lead and support discovery efforts in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease.
- •This role will contribute to shaping our pipeline, bringing scientific leadership and creativity to target validation and drug discovery translational biology.
- •Key Responsibilities Drive discovery research in cardiovascular and/or metabolic disease areas by designing, executing, and interpreting mechanistic studies.
- •Lead target validation efforts informed by proteomic and computational insights.
- •Design and oversee in vitro and in vivo models of disease.
- •Contribute to building and refining the company’s therapeutic strategy in CVD/metabolic disease.
- •Communicate findings clearly and effectively in cross-functional team meetings and presentations.
- •Requirements Ph.D. in physiology, pharmacology, cell biology, or a related field. 2+ years (Scientist) or 5+ years (Senior Scientist) of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience.
- •Experience with cellular assays, in vitro pharmacology assays, and cellular/molecular biology techniques (e.g., CRISPR, ELISA, qPCR, Western blotting, RNAseq).
- •Strong track record of scientific contributions (publications, patents, presentations).
- •Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Required skills
PythonR
Domain expertise
biotechhealthcare
Benefits & perks
healthcare coverage, annual incentive program, retirement benefits
Tech stack
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