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  <id type="integer">117169</id>
  <reference-id></reference-id>
  <requisition-number></requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.cortexhr.com</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.cortexhr.com</employer-url>
  <application-email>michael@cortexhr.com</application-email>
  <application-url>http://www.cortexhr.com</application-url>
  <employer-name>Cortex Search Inc.</employer-name>
  <company-name>Cortex Search Inc.</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[Our client seeks a research scientist to lead the in vitro characterization of compounds that target membrane proteins.  The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and validating novel HTS assays, will oversee the performance of existing assays and will supervise the in vitro support for medicinal chemistry programs.  He or she will supervise Research Associates to conduct these studies. The level of this appointment will be commensurate with the experience level of the chosen candidate.

Qualifications

 * Ph.D. in pharmacology, neuroscience or related field

 * Postdoctoral training and/or experience establishing and validating cell based and ligand binding assays and quantifying pharmacological effects in these assays.

 * Expert knowledge of ion transport and cell signaling mechanisms

 * Expert knowledge of HTS screening methodologies using cell based assays.

 * Drug discovery project experience

 * Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills

 * Strong oral and written communication skills

 * Enthusiasm for laboratory work, good problem solving abilities and dedication to team work. ]]>
  </description>
  <location>Vancouver, British Columbia</location>
  <title>Senior Scientist, Cellular &amp; Molecular Pharmacology</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:54:57 -0400</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/117169-Senior-Scientist-Cellular-Molecular-Pharmacology</url>
  <packages>
    <package>Job Match</package>
  </packages>
</job>
