# Senior Scientist 1, Neuroscience at Eikon Therapeutics

- Company: Eikon Therapeutics
- What the company does: Advancing breakthrough therapeutics through the purposeful integration of science and engineering. Backed by Lux.
- Company website: https://eikontx.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York, New York
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $143K to $173K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/eikontherapeutics/jobs/5231432007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/eikon-therapeutics-senior-scientist-1-neuroscience/

## About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Scientist I to join our Neuroscience research team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our efforts to identify and validate novel therapeutic targets for Parkinson’s disease. You will develop and apply complex cellular models and biochemical and cell-based assays to advance target validation and deepen our understanding of disease-relevant mechanisms.

## What they're looking for

- Lead and support target validation and mechanism-of-action (MOA) assay development activities
- Execute in vitro experiments in cell lines, primary neurons, iPSC-derived neurons, and glia culture
- Build and execute biochemical and cell-based assays to support novel Parkinson’s disease target validation
- Collaborate with and support cellular and molecular biologists, in vivo pharmacologists, and medicinal chemists across research sites
- Support the training and guidance of junior research associates and interns, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in Parkinson’s disease research by attending relevant conferences and workshops

Tags: Quantitative Biology