Molecular Biologist

  • Padova
  • Autifony Therapeutics

Background

Requirements : Autifony (Italy) is seeking a highly motivated self-starter with strong bench skills and who can work independently, to become part of a dynamic preclinical R&D group focused on developing new and effective therapeutics for Neurodegenerative diseases within the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area.

This junior Molecular Biologist position will be based at the Autifony laboratory at Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica Citta’ della Speranza in Padova Italy.

Responsibilities :

  • Planning, designing, completing and troubleshooting experiments
  • Analysis and interpretation of data

Desired Skills

  • Cell culture, including primary cells
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology experience e.g. Transient transfection, DNA plasmid cloning and PCR, Western blotting and Immuno-precipitation
  • Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Immuno-enzymatic assay (ELISA)
  • Confocal microscopy
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Applicants must have a good written and oral communication skills in English.

Experience

  • Research background in molecular biology, neuroscience preferred.
  • Experience of working on the regulation on intracellular signalling pathways and biology related to some or all of the following: Autophagy, lysosomal function, calcium signalling

Qualifications :

  • PhD or MD in biological sciences preferred.

Work Location: In person