Senior Scientist, Experimental Neuropathology

At Elan, we hold a fundamental belief that our science has the potential to improve patients’ lives. Our pipeline of developing compounds and investigative therapies reflects our commitment to bring innovative products to patients with unmet needs in the areas of neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases and severe pain.

Elan’s commitment to patients is reflected in all that we do: we are a company driven by the knowledge that our work is important and the desire to make a difference. Elan offers prospective employees exciting challenges, unique opportunities for career growth, and a fast-paced environment that emphasizes innovation and achievement.

 

 

Primary Objective of Position:

 

This position is part of an Experimental Neuropathology group dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for chronic neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s (AD) and Parkinson diseases (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 

 

Responsibilities:

 Building a comprehensive human tissue bankIdentify and evaluate pathologies using proprietary reagents Cross-validation of tissue from animal modelsThe overall goal is the elucidation of disease mechanisms and novel target identification, achieved within an interactive, experimental setting

 

Requirements:

 Ph.D. or MD with minimum 7 years experienceThe position requires an in-depth knowledge of neurodegenerative anatomy with extensive experience in the evaluation of PD, AD and MS brain tissue and neuroinflammatory lesionsAn extensive background in neuroanatomy, microscopy and histology are prerequisitesA working knowledge of in situ hybridization is highly desirableExperienced in the analysis of both human neurodegenerative disorders and induced and transgenic animal models of CNS diseases.Experience with quantitative image analysis is highly desirableWorks well in a group and team setting