Senior Scientist

MeiraGTx is seeking an outstanding Senior Scientist with extensive experience in in vivo animal studies to join our growing R&D team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting and supporting animal experiments and will also contribute to a variety of laboratory-based research activities. The applicant will be required to present results and updates at project team meetings, maintain accurate and well-organized experiment records. The qualified candidate will work independently and as part of a team to closely collaborate with other team members in developing novel therapies. Major Responsibilities - Execute the animal study plan. - Animal drug administration via various administration routes. - Animal health monitoring and metabolic assessment. - Animal tissue and blood sample collection and processing. - Document the observations and assessments in an animal study. - Collaborate and interact with colleagues, complete assigned duties. - Comply with company training and policies. Qualifications - BSc or MSc degree in Biology, Molecular and cellular biology, or related field. - 5 to 8 years’ experience in laboratory animal care, handling, management, and in vivo animal studies. - Extensively experienced and highly proficient in various routes of administration, such as PO, IP, IV etc. -  Highly experienced in tissue sample collection and processing. - Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, cell transfection, ELISA assays and molecular techniques. - Strong work ethic and professionalism, high level of responsibility, attention to detail, initiative, and a proactive attitude toward assigned tasks. - Self-motivated, energetic and able to work in a diverse team environment.