Our client is a leader in providing solutions and support to the pharmaceutical industry by developing, manufacturing, and commercializing reagents, cell-based assay kits, and profiling and screening services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ·Independent strategic design and execution of novel KINOMEscan assays for diverse targets and target classes. Includes reagent design (protein and small molecule design); molecular biology support as necessary; large format assay development experiment execution, analysis, troubleshooting, and industrialization
• Works closely with the KinomeScan Operations team to execute development experiments and commercial implementation
  
• Key point scientist leading large client projects; includes routine client meetings, updates, and execution of client goals, including projects where clients have designed reagents
  
• Support the Business unit by contributing to scientific meetings and publications and provide internal marketing material
  
• Provide scientific leadership for development and support of new business opportunities and external business development
  
• Work closely with San Diego R&D leadership to synergize in all creative innovation efforts
  
• Routine and ad hoc mentorship of junior and senior R&D and operations colleagues
  
• Implement good record keeping in lab notebook, curate SOPs and assay cards, exude and train others on strong scientific method fundamentals and innovation strategies
  
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
  
• Regular attendance and punctuality
  
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
  
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
  
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
  
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

The ideal candidate would possess:
·Deep understanding of ligand binding kinetics and thermodynamics, including supporting equations and assumptions. Demonstration of clear communication to clients/partners value proposition of new technologies while understanding both client and market needs
·Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills.
·Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
·Highly organized, efficient and able to multitask.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA in biological or physical sciences and at least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• MS with 5 years relevant industry experience
  
• PHD with no industry experience
  
• Deep, proven experience with multiple biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays types, including strategic de novo assay design, execution, optimization and troubleshooting. Proven inventor or co-inventor of novel technologies. Expert in the use of multiple types of instrumentation and software. Proven ability to deliver innovation solutions to internal and external customers with clear communication.
  
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship