Senior Scientist

Description

Duration: 6 months maternity leave contract, extension is unlikely

Location: 100% onsite in Waltham

Schedule: Regular business hrs

Scientist/Senior Scientist – Small Molecule Drug Discovery Hematology R&D, Waltham, MA

Join client’s Oncology Bioscience team in Waltham, MA, and be part of an exciting effort to discover breakthrough therapies in hematology oncology.

• As a Scientist or Senior Scientist, you’ll drive impactful research by identifying and validating novel targets, designing advanced cell-based assays, and uncovering drug mechanisms that could transform patient outcomes.
• This is a unique opportunity to innovate at the forefront of oncology drug discovery and accelerate promising therapies from the lab to the clinic, in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro studies supporting the characterization and development of oncology drug candidates
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot cell-based assays (e.g., proliferation, survival, cell cycle, apoptosis) in multiple formats
• Support target identification and validation efforts in haematology oncology
• Conduct CRISPR screens and validate genetic hits to advance target discovery
• Profile compounds and investigate mechanisms of action using state-of-the-art cellular and molecular techniques
• Collaborate across disciplines, analyze data, and present results to project teams

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cancer biology, cell biology, or a related field with 2+ years’ relevant experience; or Bachelor’s/Master’s with 5+ years’ experience
• Hands-on experience with cell culture, CRISPR, western blotting, flow cytometry, qPCR, and phenotypic assays
• Strong analytical and communication skills, team orientation, and a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Industry experience and familiarity with drug discovery platforms are a plus

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of oncology therapies .