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Position Title: Scientist II

Length of Contract: 6 months (cover maternity leave), starting in mid-February ‘26

Location/Site: North Chicago - Lake County - 100% onsite

This position will start as 6 months contract (position is for just 6 months as of now)

Looking for industry exp (pharma/biopharma industry)

PhD will not work for this role (Masters candidate preferred with 3 or more yrs of industry exp)

More years exp the better (More years of exp will be considered)

Not looking for fresh PhD or academia exp candidates

Looking for bench work exp

• Flow cytometry (minimum 2 color needed)
• Some who knows what is flow cytometry
• Looking for someone with excel and graph pad exp
• Antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) or bi-/multi-specifics exp is not required but a big plus
• Academic lab exp will not work
• 70 - 80% bench work
• Knowledge and background about oncology and cell biology
• Not looking for data scientist
• Familiar with biology aspect like cell culture, flow cytometry
• Familiar with oncology related bench work
• 20 - 30% data analysis
• Cell biology or oncology or immuno oncology background will work
• Not looking for someone to analyse large omics data
• Candidate will be mostly using existing assay to validate targets that client has
• Someone with flowJo exp needed
• Take part in group meetings and discussions and learn new techniques based on the needs of project

Top skills

• Oncology bench work
• Cell culture
• Flow cytometry
• Basic biological assays

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

• Background in cell biology/cancer biology/biochemistry/immuno-oncology/immunology.
• Cell culture experience is required.
• Experience with Flow Cytometry is a preferred.
• Knowledge or lab experience about antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) or bi-/multi-specifics will be a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with years of experience with 3+ years of experience.

Purpose:

• Investigate, identify, develop, and optimize new methods and techniques to generate reliable and reproducible data in a timely manner.
• Read and adapt scientific literature to accomplish assignments and demonstrate broad and versatile technical expertise within an in vitro biology team dedicated to discovering and developing cancer targets in the field of cell death.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design and conduct critical experiments that further project goals.
• Implement and may innovate new experimental protocols/techniques.
• Understand the goal and maintain a high proficiency in his/her projects as well as the overall program.
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from own multistage experiments, note significant deviations, then suggest, design, and pursue relevant experiments.
• Understand relevant scientific literature and apply theoretical framework to solving problems within scientific discipline in a timely manner.
• Perform routine and complex tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results.
• Impact projects mostly through lab and/or pilot plant-based activities.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education, or Master’s Degree or equivalent education with 3 years of experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions.