Job Description

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, comfortable in a dynamic and energetic team-based environment, and passionate about discovering new cancer therapeutics. This role involves development of cell-based functional assays, and evaluation of small molecule inhibitors in those assays to support oncology drug discovery projects. This job requires reliable execution of experiments, interpretation and analysis of data, and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have good lab practices and be able to multi-task. The candidate must have good organizational skills, communication, and teamwork skills as well as flexibility and versatility to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  •    Works independently to plan, design, and perform research experiments to support oncology drug discovery programs.  •    Analyzes and interprets scientific data under general supervision.  •    Maintains and operates scientific apparatus to perform research experiments. •    May develop new methodologies and laboratory protocols in conducting general research duties within assigned area of responsibility. •    Prepares and organizes data for presentation. Presents data and reports on project status at individual, group, and departmental research meetings. •    Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature relevant to the research experiments or program.  •    Maintains laboratory notebook in a complete, consistent, and concise manner in accordance with company intellectual property policies and practices. •    Adheres to good health and safety practices and compliance with applicable EH&S safety rules and participates in mandatory safety training programs.  •    Other responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: •    No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:  Education: •    BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of one year of related experience; or, •    MS/MA degree in related discipline and zero years of related experience; or, •    Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: •    Extensive hands-on experience with basic molecular and biochemical techniques (RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, western blot, ELISA, fluorescent staining and imaging) and cell biology techniques (mammalian cell culture, 3D organoid culture and phenotypic assays) are highly desirable. •    Drug discovery experiences are highly desirable.  

Knowledge/Skills: •    Proficient in use of GraphPad Prism and MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint. •    General knowledge of cellular, biochemical, and molecular techniques, theories, and practices. •    General understanding of how the individual experiments fit within a larger research program to meet organizational goals. •    General understanding and application of scientific principles, theories, and concepts in field of specialty and other related disciplines. •    Complete understanding of the goals of the experiments and how they fit into the overall program. •    Applies extensive scientific and technical expertise in area of specialty. •    Ability to effectively capture data and results. •    Strong communication skills, excellent work ethics, self-motivated and work effectively both in a team environment and independently. •    Computer proficiency including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel required.  

WORKING CONDITIONS: •    Environment: primarily working in laboratories or in office •    Exposures encountered, such as hazardous materials, extreme cold. •    Travel not required

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.