Postdoctoral Fellowship- Mechanistic Biology

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Albany, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Postdoctoral Fellowship- Mechanistic Biology
Job Function Research (Staff)
Worker Category Full Time
Indicate Scheduled Hours Per Pay
Appointment Length 24 Months
Duration of Appointment
Semester Appointment Term
Position Summary
The Crinetics/ACPHS-CBET Postdoctoral Fellow of Mechanistic Biology will work within a group focused on GPCR targets linked to unmet needs in endocrine disease, endocrine related cancers, and metabolic diseases. They will also participate in the translational efforts aimed at characterizing therapeutic targets by investigating the mechanisms of action of new molecules using in vitro and ex vivo cellular models.
About Crinetics:
Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California that develops much-needed therapies for people with endocrine and metabolic diseases and endocrine-related cancers, specifically targeting GPCRs with small molecules. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. We are here for patients who are eager to find those therapies that provide effective disease control and more simplicity in their lives. We have a prolific discovery engine and robust pipeline across preclinical and clinical development. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture.
Required Qualifications
  • PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field.
  • Laboratory expertise pertaining to biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology, including tissue culture of mammalian, immortalized and primary cells, development of ex-vivo models, transfection in mammalian cells, gene and protein expression, assay development and optimization as well as familiarity with multiplex assays.
  • Experience in any of the following: immunohistochemistry and GPCR cell biology and/or pharmacology, is a plus.
  • Experience utilizing the following software: Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism or equivalent statistical and graphing software.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficient in utilizing equipment such as PC, scanners, voice mail and e-mail systems, and common office machines, or ability to be trained.
  • Knowledge of other equipment required: standard biology lab equipment (microplate readers, laboratory automation, plate washer, Licor system, QuantStudio 7 Pro, Luminex system, etc.)
  • Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent record-keeping skills and excellent written and oral communication capabilities
  • Willingness to gain experience in new techniques as required.
  • The candidate must be highly motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision but also in a collaborative environment and be able to respond to changing priorities and short lead times.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Salary Range 66,560 annually

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