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Senior Scientist, CNS Biology

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Atlas Venture Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist to join our CNS Biology team at Atlas Venture. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing and executing in vitro and in vivo studies to advance our RNA editing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and conduct RNA editing studies in neuronal cell lines, including hIPSC cells, to advance discovery programs to IND.
  • Collaborate with pharmacology on in vivo animal models of CNS diseases to investigate target engagement, mechanism of action, therapeutic activity, and functional recovery.
  • Coordinate and manage studies remotely at CROs and external collaborators to ensure timely and high-quality results.
  • Perform literature searches to support current programs and nominate new indications to pursue in our emerging CNS pipeline.
  • Mentor and manage junior associates and colleagues on best practices in the laboratory.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacology with 3+ years of experience in an industry setting or MS with 10+ years in an industry setting.
  • Prior experience designing and executing in vitro and in vivo studies in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS/FTD, PD, HD, AD, SCA, and targets including TDP43 and other proteinopathies is desired.
  • Experience with a variety of molecular biology techniques, including transcriptome analysis, RT-PCR, in situ hybridization, and electrophysiology is required.
  • Experience in oligonucleotide therapeutics or gene editing is a plus.
  • Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills is essential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and understand and implement applicable regulations around animal care/safety/handling is desired.
  • Highly motivated and able to be flexible in case of changing priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with peers and management.
  • Proficiency in utilizing software such as GraphPad Prism, electronic lab notebooks, Microsoft Office, etc. for data analysis and figure generation is required.