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Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist
Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist

CREATe Therapeutics (Tx), a VRG Tx company, is a pioneering biopharmaceutical R&D company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. CREATe Tx has a unique small molecule-controlled gene therapy platform to develop a new class of CNS therapeutics that combines the benefits of pharmacotherapies and gene therapies.

At CREATe Tx / VRG Tx, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment, deeply connected to both national and international scientific and biotech communities. Our team thrives on mutual support, professional growth,and a culture that values both excellence and teamwork. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all voices are heard.

Role Overview
  •  Plan and deliver project-specific molecular biology and cell biology research tasks (hands-on work and delegation to assistants/technicians).
  •  Design and development of innovative new in vitro preclinical R&D models, including cell-based assays, genetically modified celllines, stable and  transient  transfections/transductions.
  • Testing the expression and function of designer GPCRs, signaling pathway analysis.
  •  Design, screening and evaluation of mutant GPCR libraries.
  • Analyze complex scientific questions via reviewing the available scientific andnon-scientific literature, synthetize data quickly and effectively, provide options for the  possible  solution of the issue.
  •  Effectively work together with external experts, academic partners and CRO companies.
  •  Regularly make presentations, reports to project-related meetings, etc.

Required qualifications
  •  PhD degree in medicine, pharmacology, biology, biomedical engineering, or other ina biomedical discipline.
  •  Senior level: 3+ years of post-doctoral research experience in anacademic or industry setting in molecular life sciences.
  •  Extensive knowledge and solid technical background in molecular and cell biology.
  •  Hands-on experience in some of the following methodologies: advanced cloning methods,library design, fluorescence and luminescence-based  assays,immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry / FACS, or stable cell line generation.
Preferred qualifications
  •  5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D.
  •  Expertise in structural biology, computational biology, andhigh-throughput data analysis.
  •  Experience in working with integral membrane proteins (preferablyGPCRs).
  •  Experience in working with primer neuronal cultures.
  •  Experience in working with yeast.
Personal Attributes
  • Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. delegation, negotiation, group-level planning, feedback, etc.) that support high performance across a multi- disciplinary team.
  • Precision in administrative tasks, supporting research project documentation.
  • Result-oriented, quick decision maker.
  • Honest and transparent work mindset.
  • Quality oriented in work/science.
  • Ownership, individual responsibility.
  • Exceptional abilities to efficiently work in a project-matrix system.
  • Flexibility in switching between tasks swiftly.
What We Offer

At CREATe Tx / VRG Tx, we offer a collaborative and innovative environment, deeply connected to bothnational and international scientific and biotech communities. Our team thrives on mutual support, professional growth, and a culture that values both excellence and teamwork. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all voices are heard. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage individuals with diverse experiences to apply. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

LOCATION
Budapest, Hungary
JOB TYPE
full-time
SALARY
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