Scientist I

Responsibilities

• Culturing and characterizing state-of-the-art lung CIVM models
• Designing and executing model qualification and characterization studies (e.g., advanced imaging, transcriptomics, and functional and phenotypic assays)
• Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets
• Maintaining rigorous, high-quality documentation

Requirements

• PhD in Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Toxicology (or related fields) with 0-5 years of experience post-PhD with hypothesis-driven research in industry or academia
• Experience in culturing multiple lung cell types, including relevant lung primary cells and cell lines
• Proven expertise in developing, qualifying, and applying airway or alveolar organoids, co-culture systems, and microphysiological or microfluidic platforms, to support drug discovery and translational research
• Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative characterization techniques such as qRT-PCR, RNA-seq, proteomics, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy, live-cell and time-lapse imaging, high-content imaging/screening, and analysis of data generated from these assays
• Strong experimental design skills, with demonstrated ability in troubleshooting, method development, and protocol optimization for complex in vitro systems

Qualifications

• A collaborative, team-oriented scientist who prioritizes shared objectives and communicates effectively across disciplines, with a strong work ethic grounded in scientific rigor, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence
• Lung biology and immunology experience is a strong plus
• Advanced proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for image processing, algorithm development, and large-scale data analysis