Scientist - Metabolic Disease Cell Assay Specialist

7 days ago


Beijing, Beijing, China Novo Nordisk Full time
Job Title: Open Rank Scientist - Metabolic/Liver Disease Cell Based Assay

Location: Chaoyang District, Beijing

Job Summary:

We are seeking an exceptional scientist to join our team at Novo Nordisk Research Centre China. As an Open Rank Scientist, you will play a key role in identifying and validating novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of chronic metabolic diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, optimize, and validate in vitro cell-based assays related to metabolic diseases.
  • Lead collaborative efforts with internal and external partners to validate targets for the treatment of metabolic diseases.
  • Oversee, maintain, and continuously improve the infrastructure and workflow of target identification and validation.
  • Contribute to global R&D projects and pipeline.
  • Network and establish collaboration with external partners.
  • Develop innovative technologies to solve unmet medical needs.

Requirements:

  • PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, or related disciplines with education or working experience.
  • Deep understanding of the molecular/cellular basis of obesity and T2D, e.g., eating behavior, energy expenditure, mitochondria biology, insulin resistance.
  • Experience in developing monocellular and multicellular 2D and 3D cell cultures, such as hepatocytes, adipocytes, skeletal muscle cells, or neurons.
  • Experience with gene perturbation tools, such as CRISPR-Cas9 and RNAi screens.
  • Experience in multi-omics data generation, AI/machine-learning aided integrative analysis, and interpretation is a strong plus.
  • Superior knowledge of the current preventative and therapeutic developmental and clinical testing landscapes/pipelines about metabolic diseases is a strong plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and track record of driving changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to network, expand influence, and achieve success in a globalized research setting.
  • Be able to manage multiple competing responsibilities with a high degree of self-motivation.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Solid organization and time management skills.

About Novo Nordisk:

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes and obesity care. Our purpose is to drive changes to defeat diabetes, obesity, and other serious chronic diseases such as NASH, CVD, CKD, rare blood, and rare endocrine diseases. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.

Why Join Us:

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk, we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve, and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.



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