Description
Senior Scientist, Cell Biology
Job Scope & Purpose:
Our client is seeking experienced and motivated PhD-level scientists with expertise in cancer cell biology to join our Cell Biology team. In this role, you will design and perform cell studies to evaluate small molecules for their ability to inhibit oncogenic pathways. You will also assess novel drug targets for their prioritization and integration into our discovery pipeline.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Report to the Head of Biology or one of our senior biologists.
- Design mechanistic assays for small molecule optimization and manage external resources for routine compound testing.
- Characterize lead compounds and development candidates to help advance projects to preclinical development and to enable development of biomarkers and assays for use in first-in-human studies.
- Actively participate in discussions at project meetings and other forums within the company, to leverage the opportunities to broaden scientific and strategic insights.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other functional areas to build and maintain alignment on project goals and issues.
- Scientists who demonstrate the requisite leadership skills will have future opportunity to lead project teams and manage internal resources.
Primary Job Requirements:
- A PhD in Biology, Pharmacology, Cell or Molecular Biology with experience in signal transduction pathways or gene expression regulation in mammalian cells is required. Post-doctoral training is required, except in the case of Associate Scientists.
- Proficiency in the characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, using techniques such as immunoprecipitation, ELISA, RT-PCR, and qPCR is required. Candidates should have extensive experience with mammalian cell culture and transfection techniques, as well as the design of expression plasmids.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking in an interdisciplinary, hybrid (internal/outsourcing) and multi-site environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to articulate deliverables, progresses, and issues to the drug discovery team and solicit feedbacks from team members and industrial and academic partners.
- Personal attributes: attention to details while focused on the big picture; ability to scientifically influence and motivate others; a team player who listens effectively and values feedbacks; collaborative, open-minded, data-driven, and creative; persistent, optimistic with can-do spirit.
About Stratacuity:
Whether you are seeking a career change or simply interested in becoming part of our network, you will appreciate the ethics guiding each Stratacuity team member. We build lasting relationships with exceptional biopharmaceutical talent and take great care to protect your personal information. Upon receiving your inquiry, you may be directly contacted by a Stratacuity team member to discuss your career goals. We will not share your information with anyone without your direct prior consent.
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Stratacuity is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stratacuity will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact us.
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Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . - provided by Dice
