Associate Principal Scientist

**Job Description**:
Our Animal Health Research & Development team works tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges.

To support our Molecular Pharmacology Team in** Schwabenheim** (near Mainz), we are looking for you, on a permanent and full-time basis, as an **Associate Principal Scientist **(M/F/d) Molecular Pharmacology in Animal Health **in a laboratory-based scientific role.

**Your Responsibilities and Tasks**:
You will take a vital role in our internal research efforts to identify and evaluate approaches for the development of new antiparasitic drugs with emphasis on anthelmintics.

In this role your primary responsibilities will include the generation and design of cell-based experiments using genetic and pharmacological manipulation of pathways in relevant cell systems to validate and screen novel targets and to characterize molecular mode of action of tool molecules. You will interpret results in the context of pharmacodynamic questions at hand and clearly and effectively deliver conclusions to an interdisciplinary project team.

This position requires extensive hands-on problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. In addition, developing and maintaining collaborations within the Animal and Human Health R&D organization and with the external research community is an important focus of this position.

**Your Qualifications**:

- Ph.D. degree in life science or a related discipline with several years of relevant work experience post Ph.D.
- Extensive experience in electrophysiology methods, molecular biology, and cell-based assay development. Expertise in parasitology, preferably filariids and other helminths.
- Expertise in cell culture techniques and development of in vitro functional assays using genetic and pharmacological manipulation
- Experience with the state-of-the-art technologies e.g., membrane potential assays qPCR, Western blot, ELISA
- Expertise in imaging assays such as high-content imaging platform, etc. is welcome
- Document research output including analysis and interpretation of determined data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate
- Ability to independently design, implement, and troubleshoot experiments
- Talent to transfer know how and ideas into research concepts
- Proven track record of scientific accomplishment including generating publication quality data and contributing to manuscript or patent preparation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and presentation), as well as the ability to collaborate in a team environment are required
- Experience in drug and/or pesticide discovery is desired
- Proficient in spoken and written English, additional good knowledge of German is preferred

**Our Benefits**:

- Flextime (37.5 hours/week)
- Competitive salary package: 13 monthly salaries, plus target bonus
- Holiday allowance (1.200€ annually)
- 30 days holiday entitlement
- Attractive company pension scheme
- Corporate benefits
- On-the-job training and development opportunities

Our Animal Health division is a global leader in veterinary medicine and digital solutions dedicated to the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal health and well-being and supporting a safe food supply. Through our commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and digital health management solutions including traceability and monitoring products that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Relocation**:
Domestic/International

**VISA Sponsorship**:
Yes

**Travel Requirements**:
No Travel Required

**Flexible Work Arrangements**:
Flex Time, On-Site

**Shift**:
Not Indicated

**Valid Driving License**:
No

**Hazardous Material(s)**:
N/A
**Requisition ID**:R250950