In Vivo Scientist at Mangrove Neuro in Queens, NY

Summary: Mangrove Neuro is a well-funded, fast-paced, early-stage biotech company focused on using cell and tissue replacement therapies to treat neurodegeneration and brain trauma. They are seeking a highly motivated In Vivo Scientist to lead the validation of neural graft prototypes in rodent models, overseeing various surgical and analytical processes. Responsibilities: - Perform survival stereotaxic surgical procedures in rodents, including graft preparation, tissue harvest, and transplantation - Image grafts by confocal and widefield microscopy and quantify cell survival, integration, and phenotype - Maintain detailed experimental records and contribute to study design and IND-enabling documentation Required Qualifications: - PhD with a background in neuroscience, neurodevelopment, stem cell biology, or related fields with 0-2 years of relevant post graduate experience (industry setting preferred) - Hands-on experience with histology, immunostaining, and fluorescence microscopy - Rodent brain survival surgery experience - Ability to work independently and manage multiple experiments in a fast-paced, early-stage setting Preferred Qualifications: - Experience using rodent stroke models and/or behavioral models - Hands on experience with rat models - Experience with hiPSC culture - Quantitative image analysis (Fiji/ImageJ, QuPath, or similar) - Familiarity with cell therapy development Required Skills: Neuroscience, Neurodevelopment, Stem cell biology, Histology, Immunostaining, Fluorescence microscopy, Rodent brain survival surgery, Confocal microscopy, Widefield microscopy, Quantitative image analysis, Rodent stroke models, Behavioral models, hiPSC culture, Cell therapy development, Experiment management Benefits: Great health insurance, Equity