Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

The Scientist,Neuroscience is responsible for planning and performing scientific experiments that contribute to PTC’s research and drug discovery activities. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments, and external resources as appropriate, as part of PTC’s discovery science project teams.
The Scientist , Neuroscience supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate. 

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary duties/responsibilities:

• With guidance from the advisor plans, initiates, directs and executes scientific research and experiments and interprets and communicates results as part of multi-disciplinary team(s). This includes performing analyses of primary research literature.




• Presents findings internally to cross-functional teams.




• May Participate in the development and writing of patent applications.




• Abides by all safety and regulatory guidelines.




• Maintains a detailed laboratory notebook.




• Performs other tasks as assigned.




• Interviews and contributes to the evaluation of candidates.




• May provide scientific advice to research leadership on projects and areas of expertise.




• Abides by all safety requirements.



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  Contributes to general lab needs such as:

  
  
  
  

  • Equipment maintenance.

  
  

  • Capital equipment purchases.

  
  

  • Troubleshoot

  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent sterile technique and ability to establish and maintain various cell culture systems, with experience working with and/or establishing differentiated iPSCs .




• Experience with gene editing techniques including RNAi and/or CRISPR.

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline preferably Neuroscience with 1-2 years’ post-doctoral or Industry experience. Fresh PhD graduates welcome to apply!

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

• Demonstrate ability to work on complex problems to produce experimental data across one or more projects.




• Exercises independent judgement within defined procedures and practices.




• Demonstrates technical proficiency, collaboration with others within a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.




• Possesses detailed and expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.




• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.




• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferably MS Excel and MS PowerPoint or similar.




• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills.




• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.




• Demonstrates an understanding of the strategic alignment of his/her work with corporate goal(s) and demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.




• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

• Familiarity with viral and non-viral transfection modalities and cell engineering a plus




• Working knowledge of molecular biology (for example: RT-PCR, qPCR, RNAseq)

* Travel requirements

Up to 10%

**At PTC Therapeutics we are seeking candidates in the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who will be fully vaccinated by the time they begin the position.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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