Research Investigator: Ion Channel Pharmacology

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States Planet Pharma Full time

Research Investigator: Ion Channel Pharmacology

Location: Pittsburgh, PA. - Onsite

Pay Rate: $40.85/hr. - $48.10/hr.

Duration: 6 months + likely to convert to full time.


A research investigator in the ion channel pharmacology team will utilize multiple modern techniques to expand our understanding of ion channel pharmacology and guide our ion channel-focused drug discovery efforts.


Top 4 Requirements:

  1. Ion channel electrophysiology/pharmacology or brain slice electrophysiology is required.
  2. Education Requirement: PhD degree Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or a related discipline with relevant working experience in academia/biotech/pharma, and a strong publication record.
  3. A solid background in mammalian cell culture, neuronal cultures, tissue harvesting, and dissection of various brain regions is required.
  4. Skilled in manual patch-clamp electrophysiology, automated patch-clamp electrophysiology (APC) or multielectrode array (MEA) techniques is preferred.


This is a full-time contract position located in Pittsburgh, PA reporting to the Associate Director of ion channel pharmacology. Salary and title will be commensurate with level of experience.


Qualifications:

  • Skilled in manual patch-clamp electrophysiology, automated patch-clamp electrophysiology (APC) or multielectrode array (MEA) techniques.
  • Solid background in mammalian cell culture, neuronal cultures, tissue harvesting and dissection of various brain regions.
  • PhD degree Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, or a related discipline with relevant working experience in academia/biotech/pharma, and a strong publication record.


Responsibilities:

  • Conduct tissue culture, including recombinant cell lines, primary neurons, and iPSC-neurons.
  • Design and implement whole-cell patch-clamp, APC or MEA assays for pharmacological characterization of small molecules.
  • Analyze, summarize, interpret, and present research findings in both internal and external meetings/conferences.
  • Integrate and engage with a cross-disciplinary team of biologists, chemists and biochemists.
  • Basic lab responsibilities include following SOPs, careful record keeping, following lab safety regulations and participation in team meetings.
  • The successful applicant will possess the following personal qualifications, with the ability to articulate examples of key achievements and characteristics: Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and behaviors.
  • Collaborative skills, including respect for alternate views.
  • A commitment to goals, a sense of urgency in fulfilling ambitious objectives, with high personal performance standards and self-accountability.



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