Associate Scientist, Neuroscience Jobs

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Neuroscience Therapeutic Focus Area (TFA) at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Our team is dedicated to collaborative research to develop new delivery technologies and therapeutic strategies for nervous system diseases. In this role, you will lead and support projects to design, develop and functionally validate gene therapy and gene editing tools, novel viral vectors, and nucleic acid therapeutics for treating neurodegenerative disorders.

As an Associate Scientist in the Neuroscience team, a typical day might include the following:

• Keeping up-to-date and well-organized records of experimental protocols and results.
• Performing histology: Tissue processing, fixation, cryopreservation, tissue sectioning (vibratome, cryostat, microtome), handling of histological slides and basic histological staining methods, IF, IHC, RNAscope ISH methods, IHC/ISH multiplex assays.
• Performing data collection and analysis (cell counting, unbiased stereology, quantifications in Halo, Image J, Prism)
• Communicating and reporting experimental findings at group and department meetings.
• Surveying current and relevant literature to improve scientific and technical knowledge, introducing novel concepts to optimize and develop new assays.
• Troubleshooting, optimizing and developing new assays under minimal supervision.
• Designing and conducting experiments to evaluate the biodistribution and validate novel targeted drugs (siRNAs, ASOs, shRNAs, CRISPR systems, vectorized antibodies or peptides) and viral vectors in in vivo models.
• Conducting light and fluorescent imaging of histological sections with conventional microscopes, confocal microscopes and high-throughput slide scanners.

this role might be for you if you:

• Passion for science with a motivation for making contributions in a team environment is necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in project direction.

In order to be considered for this role, you must possess a bachelors or master's degree along with 2+years of highly relevant lab experience.

Does this sound like you?to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.
The salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S. based positions, where the hired candidate will be located in the U.S. If you are outside the U.S, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location. $66,400.00 - $103,800.00