(Senior) Scientist Primary Pharmacology of the Target Incubator Unit (f/m/d)

at  Grnenthal

Date posted: 6 Oct 2024
Location: Aachen, Germany
Company: Grünenthal GmbH
If you’re passionate about changing lives for the better, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. In Research & Development, we’re continuously exploring innovative new treatment options to make a stronger, more positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve. You’ll work with talented colleagues in a state-of-the-art Research & Development environment, developing innovative medicines that change the life of patients for the better and help us make progress towards our vision of a world free of pain. Join us today, and discover the difference you can make.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE LOCAL BENEFITS

• Hybrid working model
• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations

”Are you a skilled in vitro pharmacologist with a passion for data-driven research to change the lives of chronic pain patients for the better? We are looking for an experienced scientist to strengthen our Primary Pharmacology team. and play a pivotal role in designing and executing experiments and contributing to the development of novel therapeutics.”
Ramona Schrage, the Hiring Manager

• A PhD in in vitro pharmacology, neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in drug discovery in an industrial setting.
• Experience and proven track record in the development and use of relevant cellular and biochemical assays (for instance binding assays, cellular signaling, Ca++ flux, HTRF-based assays, high content imaging, RT-PCR). Practical knowledge of biophysical methods such as SPR, MST or NMR is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience of cell culture techniques including cell lines, primary cells and/or iPSC-derived models.
• A passion for data quality and excellent data analysis capabilities, including expert knowledge of relevant software and regression models and a quantitative mindset to make optimal use of in vitro data.
• Experience in screening standards and the development of small molecule therapeutics and/or alternative modalities such as biologics or RNA therapeutics.
• A good understanding of human chronic pain disorders is advantageous.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a high level of team spirit and pro-activity.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and to embrace change