Associate Scientist Neuroscience

Job Title: Associate Scientist Neuroscience Location: Tarrytown, NY Type: Contract Compensation: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM M-F Responsibilities + Support preclinical research in the Neurotherapeutics area with a focus on Parkinson's disease. + Design and execute experiments to understand mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, discover new therapeutic targets, and validate novel strategies. + Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies involving handling live rodents for behavioral testing, injections, surgeries, and sample collection and processing. + Characterize collected samples using biochemical, molecular, and immune-based assays at the bench, and develop in vitro assays. + Plan, initiate, and complete in vivo assays including cell line maintenance, in vitro experiments, behavioral tests, injections, rodent surgeries, and sample collections. + Perform biochemical, molecular, and immune-based assays such as ELISAs, western blotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and RT-qPCR. + Learn new methods and technologies relevant to projects, including stereotactic delivery of drugs and flow cytometry. + Accurately document findings and lab records in an electronic laboratory notebook. + Present data in formal and informal meetings. Requirements + Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. + Minimum of two years of experience in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or related biological sciences. + Experience with in vitro and animal models of brain disorders, histology, tissue preparation strongly preferred. + Some understanding of neurodegenerative disorders is preferable. + Ability to handle live rodents for behavioral testing, injections, surgeries, and sample collection. + Proficiency in biochemical, molecular, and immune-based assays such as ELISAs, western blotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and RT-qPCR. + Strong documentation skills and ability to present data effectively. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M- #LI- Ref: #558-Scientific System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-04-15