Company
At cellvie, we are leveraging the therapeutic potential of mitochondria. Based on mitochondria augmentation and replacement, an approach developed at Harvard, we are building a medicinal platform. cellvie is a venture-backed start-up with primary activities close to Zürich and in Boston.
We are looking for a highly motivated, science-driven biochemist, having at least 5 years of hands-on research experience in the delivery of active payloads into cells - ideally in vitro and in vivo. You must be an entrepreneurial team player with great passion, drive, and diligence in your work.
What we are offering:
- The role of Senior Scientist, in charge of leading individual projects, working closely with the Scientific Director and the CEO on explorative as well as translational research.
- Varied task environment, extending from laboratory work to overseeing pre- clinical and clinical studies along with project management duties
- The chance to be actively involved in all key aspects of the business, contributing to market assessments, regulatory submissions as well as patent drafting and prosecution.
- Great responsibility and degrees of freedom – as one of the first hires, you will have the opportunity to truly shape the company, your role within and become an integral part of its success
- A highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment
- Competitive pay and equity package
Who we are seeking:
You are expected to be self-motivated and resourceful and to have excelled in your work to date. You should be a biochemist by training, hold a PhD and have at least 5 years of hands-on research experience working on the delivery of active payloads into cells in vitro and in vivo - e.g. using nanoparticles or other modalities. Experience in mitochondria biology and / or how these organelles can pass into cells is a big plus.
Experience in aging and genetics would be a big plus
Other qualities:
- Self-sufficiency in developing and executing a plan to solve a problem
- Creativity and the ability to think beyond an experiment to envision the path to a product
- Capacity to adapt as priorities and requirements change
- Ability to plan and document your work diligently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Positive spirit, a real drive for science and a good sense of humor
Who we are:
- cellvie is a venture-backed biotechnology start-up, bringing about mitochondria-based therapies
- We are a team of likeminded individuals, passionate about our technology and the problems we seek to solve
- We are eager to go the extra mile and take pride in and joy from our work
- We have shown safety and efficacy of our therapy in pre-clinical studies and in a first clinical pilot and are now focusing on the commercial translation of the technology in a variety of fields
Contact: Alex Schueller at jobs@cellvie.bio