Senior Scientist I, In Vivo Electrophysiologist

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We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo electrophysiologist who will design, execute, and communicate novel multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative Neuroscience research team. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to apply cutting-edge single unit or multi-unit neuronal recordings to advance our Migraine and Pain programs. This effort will support the identification and development of novel therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Guide the use of in vivo electrophysiological techniques, and interacting with project teams to advance programs based on data
• Support mechanistic understanding of novel targets and evaluate related molecules to advance our Neuroscience pipeline
• Opportunities to contribute to other non-electrophysiological studies (cellular or other in vivo approaches)
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings
• Introduce and establish cutting edge techniques and analyses
• Adaptable, creative, and think quantitatively
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being an active contributor to Migraine/Pain-related programs in an exciting, fast-paced team environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree and 8 years of experience, PhD and no experience necessary in Neuroscience, Biology or other relevant natural sciences
• Elevated proficiency in single neuron or high-density multi-channel recordings from the spinal cord, brain, or primary afferent neurons from rodents
• Neuroscience background with pain/migraine experience is highly preferred. Understanding functional cell classes in the spinal cord and brain in the pain pathway would be desirable
• Ability to independently generate precise, reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner. Be able to interpret and effectively communicate results of these studies.
• A background in behavioral and other cellular techniques would be an asset
• The individual must be able to read and adapt scientific literature to advance techniques and innovative approaches
• Ability to contribute independently, but also integrate well into a team to work across multiple scientific disciplines and functions
• Desire to take on additional responsibilities to progress career
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative scientific environment with strong communication skills
• Experience in drug discovery would be an advantage

Key Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers to enable higher performance
• Active in creating a positive working environment
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo
• Open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages, innovation to reality

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• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

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