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Senior Scientist – Science & Technology

Senior Scientist – Science & Technology

CompanyUnilever
LocationBridgeport, CT, USA
Salary$86080 – $129120
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

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