AivoCode · San Diego, CA
Scientist I/II,
Neurobiology
Assay development for screening therapeutic candidates for neurodegenerative disease
Who We Are
AivoCode is a neuroscience-driven biotech on a mission to transform how neurological diseases are treated and managed. We build innovative platform technologies that bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroprotective science and real-world clinical impact — targeting some of the most challenging neurodegenerative and neurological conditions facing patients today. At AivoCode, scientific rigor and a spirit of collaboration power every breakthrough we pursue.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Scientist I to join our Neurobiology team in San Diego. In this full-time, on-site role, you will be at the forefront of our discovery efforts — running cell-based studies that probe the therapeutic potential of our pipeline candidates across glial cell types implicated in Alzheimer's disease.
What You Will Do
Own the full experimental cycle — from hypothesis to data to insight — evaluating the activity and mechanism of our novel peptide and biologic candidates in neural systems.
- Establish and sustain high-quality primary neuronal and glial cultures — neurons, astrocytes, and microglia — as core experimental platforms.
- Deploy a broad toolkit of molecular and biochemical techniques, including RT-PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy, to rigorously characterize therapeutic effects.
- Interrogate key molecular pathways governing neuroinflammation and cellular stress, translating mechanistic findings into actionable insights for the program.
- Stay current with the scientific literature, communicate experimental strategies and results clearly in team settings, and maintain thorough, well-organized project documentation.
What You Bring
Master's or PhD in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a closely related field.Industry exp. a plus
Hands-on experience maintaining in vitro neuronal and glial cultures.
Strong command of molecular and imaging assays — RT-PCR, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, immunostaining, confocal microscopy.
Demonstrated experience in neurodegenerative disease pathways or cellular stress and neuroinflammation mechanisms.
Excellent organizational skills with a disciplined approach to documentation and project tracking.
Familiarity with drug discovery and development workflows.A plus
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
AivoCode · San Diego, CA · Full-time, On-site
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