Description
A pharmaceutical company in Connecticut is currently seeking a new Senior Associate Scientist for a promising position with their growing Oncology Translational Science team. In this role, the Senior Associate Scientist will be responsible for designing and executing experiments using a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques to support studies aimed at selecting disease indications for clinical development, identifying pharmacodynamic and patient selection biomarkers to utilize in clinical studies, developing drug combination strategies and characterizing mechanisms of drug resistance.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Associate Scientist will:
- Design and execute experiments, and perform data analysis
- Leverage multiple assay platforms to measure target engagement, pathway modulation and cell sensitivity in response to compounds or target modulation
- Interact and collaborate with biology, chemistry, translational and clinical team members to contribute to drug discovery and development program progression
- Document, compile and interpret experimental data; manage laboratory notebook, databases, and/ or spreadsheets to present data in a meaningful manner
- Keep up-to-date on relevant scientific literature
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications
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- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and/or a related field
- Proficient in Molecular & Cellular Biology techniques, such as Cell Culture, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and Immunoblotting, and In Vitro Cell-based and Biochemical Assays, such as cell proliferation, ELISA, MSD, and flow cytometry, and RNA expression profiling
- Solid problem solving and time management skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detial
- Highly organized
Desired Skills:
- Previous industry experience
- Solid understanding of Oncology and/or Immunology
- Solid understanding of Drug Development
