Senior Scientist
Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Jun 24, 2025
Position Title: Senior Scientist
Duration: 12 months
Location/Site: North Chicago, IL, 60064
Description:
This position will play a key role in the development of complex in vitro models to support late-stage internal programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell culture and complex in vitro models and a potential of applying these models to advance drug discovery programs. The applicant should be a creative, research driven scientist interested in combining a knowledge of autoimmune disease with complex in vitro models to advance drug discovery.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the development of complex in vitro models that mimic the pathophysiology of immune mediated diseases with a focus on Skin autoimmunity
* Identify, internalize, develop, and optimize new methods and technologies to deliver in vitro models of Skin autoimmune diseases using commercial and custom Skin on a chip microphysiological systems
* Utilize complex in vitro models to drive the advancement of novel therapeutics and combinations
* Identify and solve technical problems independently, conceive and implement novel experimental approaches
* Generate data in a timely manner and effectively communicate results internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
* Effectively and accurately record experimental results
* A strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
* Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required. Experience specifically with primary keratinocytes, organoids, dermal fibroblasts and human immune cells is preferred
* Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred. Experience with disease modeling using primary cells and microphysiological systems a plus
* Experience with imaging technologies
* Project management experience preferred
* Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
* Established history of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
2. Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
3. Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred
4. Experience with imaging technologies
5. Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Jun 24, 2025
Position Title: Senior Scientist
Duration: 12 months
Location/Site: North Chicago, IL, 60064
Description:
This position will play a key role in the development of complex in vitro models to support late-stage internal programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with primary cell culture and complex in vitro models and a potential of applying these models to advance drug discovery programs. The applicant should be a creative, research driven scientist interested in combining a knowledge of autoimmune disease with complex in vitro models to advance drug discovery.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the development of complex in vitro models that mimic the pathophysiology of immune mediated diseases with a focus on Skin autoimmunity
* Identify, internalize, develop, and optimize new methods and technologies to deliver in vitro models of Skin autoimmune diseases using commercial and custom Skin on a chip microphysiological systems
* Utilize complex in vitro models to drive the advancement of novel therapeutics and combinations
* Identify and solve technical problems independently, conceive and implement novel experimental approaches
* Generate data in a timely manner and effectively communicate results internally across departments and at internal and external scientific conferences; may author or co-author peer-reviewed scientific papers or patents
* Effectively and accurately record experimental results
* A strong team player in a cross functional collaborative environment thriving for world class excellence and maintains strong working relationships with internal, global, and external collaborators
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
* Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required. Experience specifically with primary keratinocytes, organoids, dermal fibroblasts and human immune cells is preferred
* Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred. Experience with disease modeling using primary cells and microphysiological systems a plus
* Experience with imaging technologies
* Project management experience preferred
* Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.
* Established history of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills and specifically illustrate strong oral and written technical communications.
* Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to overcome complex issues.
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and typically 8+ years of experience, Master's Degree or equivalent education and typically 6+ years of experience, or PhD and typically 0 years of experience.
2. Extensive experience with primary cell cultures and in vitro cell based assays is required.
3. Experience in complex in vitro models (i.e. spheroids, organoids, organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics) is preferred
4. Experience with imaging technologies
5. Able to work both independently and as part of a team when required
Job ID: 483025146
Originally Posted on: 6/27/2025
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