Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to lead and advance research using human-derived experimental models of disease, including iPSC-based systems, organoids, and multi-tissue platforms. The Staff Scientist will play a central role in experimental design, execution, data integration, and mentoring, while ensuring rigor, reproducibility, and continuity across complex, long-term projects. This position is ideal for a scientist who enjoys deep scientific ownership, collaboration across disciplines, and translating human biology into mechanistic insight and therapeutic relevance.

Job Duties

• Design, execute, and optimize experiments using human cellular models of disease, including iPSCs, brain organoids, and engineered tissue systems
• Lead day-to-day scientific operations for one or more research thrusts, ensuring technical excellence and reproducibility
• Integrate multi-modal datasets (e.g., transcriptomics, metabolomics, imaging, functional assays) in collaboration with computational and analytical teams
• Mentor trainees (students, technicians, postdocs) in advanced experimental techniques and scientific reasoning
• Develop and maintain standardized protocols, quality control pipelines, and documentation for human model systems
• Contribute substantially to manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, bioengineers, computational scientists, and external partners
• Support translational efforts, including disease modeling, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic testing
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD (or MD/PhD) in neuroscience, cell biology, stem cell biology, or a related field
• Extensive hands-on experience with human iPSC-derived models and/or organoids
• Experience with disease modeling, neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders, or metabolic disease 
• Familiarity with multi-omics approaches, spatial biology, or advanced imaging
• Experience working in interdisciplinary environments bridging basic science and translational research
• Prior contributions to high-impact publications and funded projects
• Strong background in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to team-based science
• Commitment to rigor, reproducibility, and mentorship