Scientist

Responsibilities

• This position will play a key role in the development of complex in vitro models to support late-stage internal programs.
• Responsible for the development of complex in vitro models that mimic the pathophysiology of immune mediated diseases with a focus on Skin autoimmunity
• Identify, internalize, develop, and optimize new methods and technologies to deliver in vitro models of Skin autoimmune diseases using commercial and custom Skin on a chip microphysiological systems
• Utilize complex in vitro models to drive the advancement of novel therapeutics and combinations
• Identify and solve technical problems independently, conceive and implement novel experimental approaches
• Generate data in a timely manner and effectively communicate results internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
• Effectively and accurately record experimental results
• A strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience; OR
• Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience; OR
• PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
• Experience specifically with mprimary keratinocytes, organoids, dermal fibroblasts and human immune cells is preferred
• Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred.
• Experience with disease modeling using primary cells and microphysiological systems a plus
• Experience with imaging technologies
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
• Established history of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
• A creative, research driven scientist interested in combining a knowledge of autoimmune disease with complex in vitro models to advance drug discovery.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell culture and complex in vitro models and a potential of applying these models to advance drug discovery programs.
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.