Sr. Scientist / Scientist

PsychoGenics is a preclinical CRO with expertise in central nervous system (CNS) and orphan disorders.  Our mission is to provide the best validated disease models and comprehensive preclinical capabilities to help companies discover the next generation of treatments for severely disabling CNS and orphan disorders and reduce the attrition rate in clinical development.  We are known for our cutting-edge translational approach to research, our customized solutions, the breadth, and quality of our work, as well as for our ability to identify statistically relevant phenotypic changes that help our clients quantify the efficacy of their treatments before they move into the clinic.  With an extensive portfolio of highly predictive disease models and unparalleled experience performing studies for biopharmaceutical companies of all sizes, we enable clients to deliver much needed superior clinical candidates to patients.

PsychoGenics is seeking a Research Scientist (or Sr. Scientist, depending on experience) who will work closely with the VP, Translational Neuroscience and the Program Manager/Sr. Scientist to lead studies testing the efficacy of novel test articles and genetic manipulations for treating CNS diseases and disorders. We conduct studies that test new therapies for almost every CNS disorder. The ideal candidate will be an expert in pre-clinical (rodent) EEG with  knowledge of basic sleep science. 

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION.

Responsibilities:

• Rapidly gain expertise in all procedures and techniques used by the EEG staff.
• Work and manage all levels of personnel in a positive, respectful manner.
• Ability to train staff and help nurture their careers.
• In coordination with management, design and develop experiments to analyze EEG changes induced by pharmaceutical agents and/or genetic models for seizures, ERPs and sleep.
• Perform, manage, and oversee studies, including surgeries, dosing, and EEG recordings.
• Review and check the quality of analyzed EEG data, including sleep-scoring, seizure detection, evoked potentials, and spectral analysis.
• Work with management to help write study plans and reports and be able to discuss the data collection and analyses processes in a clear, articulate manner.
• Individual will have some client engagement on study design and reporting of data.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of EEG recording equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous management/supervisory experience.
• PhD in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or other related degree.
• 3-10 years of demonstrated applicable experience in EEG.
• Prior experience working with and handling rodents in a lab setting.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change on a dime.
• Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of electronics and EEG recording systems (DSI, Spike2, Pinnacle/Sirenia).
• Expertise in rodent EEG analyses including signal processing, sleep scoring, and seizure detection.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a CRO and/or Drug Discovery environment.
• Previous success as a team leader and motivator; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Programming experience (i.e., Matlab, EEGLAB, Python, R and/or statistical software like SAS).

The approximate base salary for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. Salary will be determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, education, and overall knowledge.

Total Rewards Plan 

PsychoGenics offers competitive performance-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. This role is eligible for annual performance-based raise and discretionary bonus for both individual and PsychoGenics annual performance. Our benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• HSA, FSA and dependent FSA
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Stock-based incentive plan
• 401K with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off policy and paid parental leave policy
• EAP
• Additional voluntary benefits

PsychoGenics is an affirmative action/veteran/disability/equal opportunity employer. 

We take pride in maintaining a diverse work environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a protected veteran, or
any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and allows our people to unleash their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodation

PsychoGenics provides qualified individuals with reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or need reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact Human Resources at: careers@psychogenics.com