Sr. Associate Scientist, Biology

Arbeitsbeschreibung

Primary responsibilities:

• Plan, execute (includes dosing, measuring tumors, collecting tissues), troubleshoot and analyze in vivo pharmacology experiments (efficacy, PK/PD)

• Pre-clinical model development and characterization

• Interface with cross-functional project team members, and participate in and presentation at project team meetings and cross-departmental team meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree with at least 5 year of relevant experience in a related scientific discipline.

OR

• MS degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a related scientific discipline.

Preferred Qualitifications:

• Experience with in vivo pharmacology research experiments or related activities that support drug discovery and development.

• Expertise with mouse models of cancer and cancer immunotherapy

• Proficiency with various mouse handling techniques including dosing (IV, PO, subcutaneous, IP), tumor inoculation/measurements, in life and terminal blood collection, collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis

• Experience with sterile tissue culture, and molecular and basic cellular biology techniques

• Hands on experience with flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis is desired

• Experience with in vivo imaging is desired

• Computer literacy, especially proficiency with GraphPad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities and research goals