Senior Scientist

MeiraGTx is seeking an outstanding Senior Scientist with extensive experience in in vivo animal studies to join our growing R&D team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting and supporting animal experiments and will also contribute to a variety of laboratory-based research activities. The applicant will be required to present results and updates at project team meetings, maintain accurate and well-organized experiment records.

The qualified candidate will work independently and as part of a team to closely collaborate with other team members in developing novel therapies. Major Responsibilities Execute the animal study plan. Animal drug administration via various administration routes. Animal health monitoring and metabolic assessment. Animal tissue and blood sample collection and processing.

Document the observations and assessments in an animal study. Collaborate and interact with colleagues, complete assigned duties. Comply with company training and policies.

Qualifications

BSc or MSc degree in Biology, Molecular and cellular biology, or related field. 5 to 8 years’ experience in laboratory animal care, handling, management, and in vivo animal studies. Extensively experienced and highly proficient in various routes of administration, such as PO, IP, IV etc. Highly experienced in tissue sample collection and processing.

Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, cell transfection, ELISA assays and molecular techniques. Strong work ethic and professionalism, high level of responsibility, attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks. Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.