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Preclinical Skin Scientist

6 Month Contract

Onsite in Skillman, NJ

+ Have experience conducting in vitro and ex vivo research in skin biology, using established methodologies and developing new methodologies.

+ The successful candidate will apply knowledge in skin biology and related sciences to assigned projects, ensure project design reviews, analyses, data summary and interpretation, and report and manuscript preparation.

+ Work internally and externally to identify biological targets and technologies to provide skincare benefits. Will develop in vitro as well as ex vivo models and assays to assess functional effects of technologies in order to predict clinical performance.

+ Evaluate cell signaling mechanisms in order to understand mechanisms of action for key technologies. Work closely in a team environment, as well as independently to acquire data, analyze and interpret results.

+ Document results in the form of reports, papers and communicate findings to R&D colleagues and management.

+ Create documentation (technical reports, posters and presentations, etc.).

+ Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.

+ Review external literature, data sources and intellectual property to stay current and access competitive threats.

+ Stay current on GXP requirements and ensure compliance with internal SOPs and laboratory requirements.

+ Ability to handle retinoids.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor degree with minimum of 3 years or more of research experience, or Masters’ Degree with minimum of 2 year of research experience, or PhD with 0-2 years of experience, is required in Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, and related fields. Industry experience is strongly preferred, skin care experience most preferred.

+ Research experience in molecular and cellular biology including experience with culturing and handling of cells and tissues, in vitro biochemical (e.g. ELISA, enzymatic activity) and molecular (e.g. QPCR) assays is required.

+ Ability to conduct projects, acquire, analyze, interpret, and organize data, write and document research experiments and protocols is required.

+ It is required that the candidate be self-motivated, productive and has excellent communication, leadership and scientific problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated experience in skin biology or related field is strongly preferred.

+ Working knowledge in transcriptomics, epigenetic and skin biological pathways and techniques are beneficial.

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