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.
We are looking for a candidate for the role of
Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist
to support our efforts to create a revolutionary therapeutic tool for the treatment of a wide range of CNS diseases.
Core responsibilities:
- 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 cell lines, 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 and non-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 in a biomedical discipline.
- Senior level: 3+ years of post-doctoral research experience in an academic 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, and high-throughput data analysis.
- Experience in working with integral membrane proteins (preferably GPCRs).
- Experience in working with primer neuronal cultures.
- Experience in working with yeast.
Personal Attributes
Compensation: commensurate with role and experience.
If you are interested in this position, please upload your CV via our website: VRG Therapeutics.
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. 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.
