Description
General Scope and Summary
SAGE Therapeutics is searching for a creative, resourceful, integrative thinker for an important role as a Scientist II Consultant, Electrophysiology and Neural Circuits. The candidate will work within the Electrophysiology and Neural Circuits team to support ongoing lead optimization and early research programs. The position requires collaboration with scientists within Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Information Technology to ensure efficient experimental execution and seamless integration of data into Sage’s databases.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Design, oversee, and interpret in vitro pharmacology studies for ion channel-based discovery projects.
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Independently manage workflows and relationships with external vendors, including study request, experimental design, study tracking, compound shipping, and data capture and upload.
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Act as in vitro pharmacology interface with early discovery project teams providing communication of data, diligence, and presentation of relevant pharmacological insights.
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Prepare, review, and deliver scientific reports and presentations for internal and external use.
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Interface with the Informatics team to develop, optimize, and implement storage and analysis templates.
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Provide diligence for new vendor identification.
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Collaborate effectively with colleagues and leadership across departments.
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Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and apply this knowledge to the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments.
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Basic Qualifications
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PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, or related scientific discipline with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; MS with 6+ years of relevant experience; or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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Expert in ion channel physiology who possesses knowledge and familiarity with high throughput ion channel screening platforms.
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Experience using a range of data informatics tools.
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Experience interacting with external vendors and with outsourced R&D models.
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Possess a strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and have exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
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Ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative, matrixed research environment.
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Embrace our core values: Put People First, Improve Lives, Forge New Pathways, Cultivate Curiosity, and Do Right.
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Excitement about the vision and mission of Sage.
Job ID: R001933
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