Recursion · 4 days ago
Neuroscience Research Scientist
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expRecursion is a clinical stage TechBio company dedicated to decoding biology to improve lives. The Neuroscience Research Scientist will contribute hands-on expertise in electrophysiology and neuropharmacology to characterize network dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease models and collaborate with a cross-functional team to drive program decisions.
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Responsibilities
Be a key hands-on contributor to our neuroscience team, applying your deep expertise in advanced electrophysiology and neuropharmacology to characterize network dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease models
Generate high-quality, actionable data that our entire programs will build on. You'll use your skills with cellular models, including human iPSC-derived 2D and 3D models, to produce the functional readouts (e.g., MEA, calcium imaging and other neuropharmacology assays) that fuel our discovery pipeline
Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of biologists and data scientists. You will play a vital role in designing experiments, analyzing complex neural datasets, and translating raw functional readouts into shared, actionable insights
Help our team grow and improve by bringing your pharma expertise and rigorous, detail-oriented approach to the lab. You'll help optimize assays, validate new systems, and share your knowledge to support the growth of colleagues in a collaborative setting
Contribute to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your ability to troubleshoot, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team is essential to our collective success
Serve as a hands-on technical expert, executing advanced neuropharmacology and electrophysiology studies (e.g., multielectrode arrays, imaging assays) on human iPSC-derived neurons and 2D/3D neurodegenerative disease models
Independently design, develop, and optimize cell-based functional assays to characterize drug candidates and profile new model systems
Conduct rigorous analysis, signal processing, and troubleshooting of complex neuroscience datasets (e.g., electrical traces, local field potentials, calcium traces, pharmacodynamic modeling)
Document and present experimental designs, data, and actionable insights to our cross-functional team to help drive program decisions
Manage key laboratory functions with high attention to detail, including coordinating any cross-functional lab work, monitoring inventory, ordering reagents, and basic equipment maintenance
Qualification
Required
M.S. or B.S. in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field (Ph.D. not required) and 3–5 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience with hands-on execution of advanced cellular neuropharmacology and electrophysiological studies, preferably within the context of neurodegenerative diseases
Direct hands-on experience with functional neuroscience techniques such as multielectrode arrays and other high-throughput ephys platforms to characterize drug candidates and profile novel cellular model systems
Hands-on expertise and proficiency with human cell-based translatable systems, including iPSC-derived neurons and 2D or 3D in vitro neurodegenerative disease models
Demonstrated ability to independently design, optimize, analyze and present data related to cell-based functional assays. Deep experience with electrical traces, local field potentials (LFP), or calcium imaging is highly desirable
Knowledge and ability to execute general molecular biology techniques and assays for downstream protein and RNA processing preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Recursion
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$865.38MKey Investors
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2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-07-12Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $150M
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Co-Founder and Chairman
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Chief Technology Officer
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