Senior Scientist – Ophthalmology – Inflammation and Choroidal Biology
| Company | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, USA |
| Salary | $108300 – $176700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Ph.D. in immunology, ocular biology, cell or molecular biology, physiology, neuroscience, or a related field
- Approximately 0-2 years of relevant research experience or a BS/MS and 8-10+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated record of experimental rigor and problem-solving
- Extensive hands-on experience with in vitro and in vivo rodent models
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques for molecular and biochemical assays (RT-PCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blot)
- Working knowledge of immunology and inflammation biology as it relates to disease mechanisms
Responsibilities
- Designing, planning, and completing in vivo studies using rodent models to investigate ocular inflammatory conditions
- Performing specialized ocular techniques such as local intra- and extra-ocular injections, fundus and SD-OCT imaging, and tissue dissection for downstream analyses of disease pathology and therapeutic plans
- Evaluating inflammatory markers and complement activation in ocular tissues using biochemical and molecular assays, alongside advanced microscopy techniques
- Analyzing and interpreting experimental data using biological and statistical software such as Prism, Excel, etc.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary scientists (immunology, protein science, gene therapy) to advance therapeutic candidates and refine disease models
- Delivering impactful presentations to colleagues across the research and development organization, including senior leadership
- Mentoring and training junior researchers on in vivo ocular techniques and best practices as needed
- Staying up-to-date with the latest research and technology in ocular inflammation, and incorporating new ideas to improve our models and assays
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ocular procedures (e.g. intravitreal injections and SD-OCT imaging)
- Experience in ocular inflammation or complement biology