• Job Type:Contract

Posted about 1 month ago

Job Description:

Onsite Role!
Summary/Scope:

• This Associate Research Scientist/Senior Associate Research Scientist will join the Translational Development Group in San Diego.

• The incumbent will be responsible for drug screening, cell-based assay development, and biomarker discovery.

• The individual will be responsible for execution of defined experiments and data analysis.

• The position will require handling of tumor cell lines, blood samples and patient derived tissues.

• The associate will be expected to maintain an electronic lab notebook and organize results into reports or presentations.

• The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, presentation, writing and record-keeping skills.

• The successful candidate will have a proven technical and scientific track record and experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Semi-independently execute defined experiments, data analysis and data QC.

• Report on scientific results to meet project deadlines.

• Work at the bench to develop and execute established and novel molecular and cell-based assays for drug screening as well as understanding molecular pathways (Proliferation, Apoptosis, Flow Cytometry etc.)

• Perform cell biology and molecular biology including primary and tumor cell culture, lentiviral transductions, RNA and protein preparation from cells and tissue, RT-PCR, western blotting, and ELISA. Some training may be provided.

• Hands on experience in working with CRISPR, siRNA and shRNA is a plus. Training will be provided.

• May involve handling and processing patient derived tissues and blood samples.

• Collaborate effectively and cultivate positive and productive relationships with other scientists.

• May involve presentation of data to manager and project team.

• Thoughtful review of data and help plan next steps.

• Participate in maintenance of routine laboratory instrumentation and supplies.

• Adherence to laboratory safety policies and practices.

The candidate should:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2-4 years' work experience.

• Demonstrate proficiency with sterile cell culture, cell-based assays (CTG, apoptosis) and molecular biology techniques (Protein, DNA and RNA isolations, Western blot, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometry).

• Experience with high-throughput drug screening is a plus.

• Possess some trouble shooting and problem-solving skills to resolve technical questions in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Be able to work in fast paced environment with changing priorities.

• Possess excellent communication, organization skills and attention to detail.

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