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Senior Scientist – Science & Technology
| Company | Unilever |
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| Location | Bridgeport, CT, USA |
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| Salary | $86080 – $129120 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- A PhD degree or master’s degree with 1+ years relevant experience in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
- Expertise in molecular & cellular biology, or regenerative medicine and most preferably in skin biology
- Prior experience with mammalian cell culture, preferably skin cells, and with standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, qPCR, microscopy, ELISAs, and/or quantitative protein analysis
- Ability to design and execute experiments in cellular in vitro models, particularly skin cells, is required and highly desired in higher order models
- Aptitude for communicating complex biological to non-scientists is essential
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated with ability to work independently and as a member of highly collaborative team
Responsibilities
- Design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis and insight generation to support Innovation projects/activities
- Continuously develop broad knowledge in skin biology following current literature and attending scientific conference to advance research programs and capabilities and fill technology pipeline
- Actively evaluate new analysis and experimental methodologies and establish relevant capabilities within our program
- Leverage the best of both academia and industry, including assessing and working with independent service providers, to support the generation of new insights and development of novel technologies
- Document procedures and results in compliance with Electronic Notebook guidelines
- Prepare verbal and written status reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with immunohistology is strongly preferred
