Temp Senior Scientist, Motor Neuron Diseases

Pay Range: $45.57 - $60.40/hr

Onsite Role in Tarrytown, NY

6 Month Contract

Regeneron is looking for Temp – Senior Scientist to join our Motor Neuron Diseases research team. The individual will be involved in basic research studies designed to understand the biology behind various neurodegenerative diseases, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. We are looking for someone who can execute both in vivo and cell-based assays to support the characterization and evaluation of novel disease models and use them as a preliminary system to evaluate potential therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases.

In this role a typical day might include: 

Developing and characterizing novel cellular and animal models to better understand the mechanisms of neurodegeneration and to test novel therapeutics

Collection of disease-relevant tissue from animal models of neurodegenerative disease and downstream processing including biochemical analysis, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.

Designing and executing cell-based assays, and/or other novel technologies to better understand the mechanisms of neurodegeneration 

Analyzing and evaluating data

Presenting data both internally and externally, and participating in discussions in our collaborative, cross-functional team environment

This role might be for you if: 

You are interested in participating in our efforts to understand neurodegenerative diseases

Enjoy exploring unchartered scientific territory

You have strong communication and presentation skills.

You thrive in a team environment and have strong collaborative skills.

You can proactively work on multiple projects and prioritize as needed.

You are excited to learn new technologies

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of a Bachelor's in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or related biological sciences and 3+ years of experience. Experience with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, histology, tissue preparation and cell culture is highly desirable. Some understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, the motor system and RNA biology would be preferred.

This is a contract position at Regeneron with Magnit Global being the Employer.

To do our best work we need different viewpoints.  Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.

W2 only, no third party solicitation