Senior Scientist, Assay Development - New York, NY
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Senior Scientist, Assay DevelopmentNew York, NYOnsiteCL P15In this role, you will develop cell-based assays to probe how we detect odors. You will develop solutions to complex biological and technical problems, and will collaborate with a diverse group of passionate and intellectually curious scientists. You will also plan and execute multiple projects, identifying new experimental approaches and will share your results with the Science & Research team.At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.Pay range - $139,000 - $174,000Your key responsibilities Investigation of the role and function of olfactory GPCRs to support fundamental science in the flavor and fragrance industry. In vitro cell-based assay development amenable to high-throughput biochemical screening, including stable cell line engineering, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, chaperone identification, and activity reporter technologies. Investigation of proteostasis (protein expression, functionalization, trafficking, and regulation). Maintain up-to-date awareness of relevant emerging knowledge and technologies to continually identify opportunities to improve current procedures, protocols, and systems. Management of multiple scientific research projects in parallel, including external collaborations. Analysis, interpretation and communication of data in cross-functional teams to drive project progress and generate novel scientific hypotheses.We bring The ability to be a part of a highly creative, diverse and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry; An opportunity to conduct research that both tackles fundamental scientific questions and has direct business impact; A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset; A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally; The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;You bring PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology or related field with 5+ years of post-doctoral experience in an academic or industry R&D laboratory. Demonstrated ability to become proficient with new technologies (equipment and software) and innovate on processes. Experience with software such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint, R Studio, Python. Demonstrable skills in Proteomics, Bioinformatics, and/or Transcriptomics, as well as Statistics would be an advantage. Practical and theoretical expertise in biochemistry, pharmacology, and cellular and molecular biology. Drug-discovery or plate-based screening experience would be an advantage. Motivated and intellectually curious scientists with the drive and ability to manage multiple projects, developing solutions to complex biological and technical problems. Team-centric approach with strong collaboration, organizational, time management, and communication skills.