Scientific Researcher - Neuroscientist

Overview

We are currently searching for a Scientific Researcher - Neuroscientist to provide services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. This opportunity is full-time, and it is on site in Bethesda, MD.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Laboratory of Obesity and Aging Research (LOAR) Principal Investigator to perform neuroscience research in the lab.
• Perform experiments to study the role of mitochondria in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
• Perform tissue-culture and mouse experiments to evaluate the efficacy of novel drugs in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
• Perform histopathology analyses of brain sections to monitor build-up of b -Amyloid and Tau.
• Communicate with the lab PI frequently with observations on planned experiments.
• Collaborate with other lab scientists and technicians in the laboratory.
• Conduct experiments and research and gather and analyze that information to reach a conclusion.
• Work well with other team members, including other scientists, technicians, and staff members.
• Have strong attention to detail in order to record information accurately and design repeatable procedures.
• Deliver work products and documents related to designing, performing, analyzing, and summarizing all experiments.
• Provide up-to-date, real-time experimental results.

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Requirements

• Minimum of Ph.D. and or M.D. with 3-5 years of experience.
• Excellent laboratory skills including mouse-related experiments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Strong publication record, including as a first author.

Due to our contractual requirements, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at time of hire.

Company Description

Dovel Technologies and its Family of Companies (Medical Science & Computing and Ace Info Solutions) were acquired in October 2021.

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