Scientist

Description

100% Onsite

Contract: 1 year - based on performance and business needs

Open for candidates who are ready to relocate at their own expense

Phd is overqualified for this role

• 20% is data analysis work
• Excel and PowerPoint exp
• Should be able to work independently
• Work in fast paced environment
• Working with toxins. This is a toxicology lab
• In vitro experience
• Conduct routine in vitro screening assays for early drug candidates.
• Cell biology lab
• Assay development exp
• Cell culture will be day to day work
• Understanding of fluorescence and luminescence assays and related plate readers is a plus (Client can train on that)
• Data analysis (prism)
• Masters degree will work
• 60-70% is lab work
• Work with unknown hazardous materials and toxins
• Looking for more of cell biology background

Top skills

• In vitro experience
• Exp in cell culture
• Understanding of fluorescence and luminescence assays

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• Cell culture 2D a must, 3D would be a plus
• In vitro assay experience
• familiarity with luminescence/fluorescence/UV-Vis assay readout
• familiarity with spheroids/organoids

Purpose:

• The primary functions of this position are conducting laboratory experiments and analysis in support of molecular toxicology studies.

Key responsibilities:

• The candidate must be able to multi-task and collaborate successfully across other groups within R&D to identify optimal screening assays for early detection of toxicity liabilities
• Support Preclinical Safety Toxicologists and Pathologists with key in vitro platforms for investigating molecular mechanisms of toxicity and enabling optimal selection of drug candidates.
• Develop/characterize 2D/3D in vitro platforms, focused on toxicology.
• Conduct routine in vitro screening assays for early drug candidates.
• Produce/coordinate/present key data as needed.
• Analyze and interpret relevant molecular toxicology data in a timely manner and communicate data and interpretation to project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in cell/molecular biology, Molecular toxicology/Pharmacology, biochemistry, or a related field with 1-5+ yrs experience
• Experience in basic cell culture and cell biology endpoints. Knowledge of spheroid/organoid culture is a plus.
• Functional understanding of fluorescence and luminescence assays and related plate readers
• Practical knowledge of in vitro assay development and troubleshooting, ability to work in a rapid pace environment
• Good analytical skills and knowledge in data analysis, interpretation, report writing, and communication (both written and oral)
• Knowledge of traditional scientific, statistical, and graphing software