Scientist II (Tumor Biology)

SUMMARY: The successful and highly motivated candidate will evaluate the activity of small molecule inhibitors in cell-based assays for oncology drug discovery. Comfortable in a dynamic and energetic team-based environment, the ideal candidate will actively contribute to develop cell-based functional assays and problem resolving, reliably execute experiments, interpret and analyze results. Good lab practicing and multitasking are required. This job will require the candidate to have good organization, communication and teamwork skills as well as flexibility and versatility to meet deadlines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works independently to plan, design, and perform research experiments.

• Analyzes and interprets scientific data under general supervision.

• Maintains and operates scientific apparatus to perform research experiments.

• May develop new methodologies and laboratory protocols in conducting general research duties within assigned area of responsibility.

• Prepares and organizes data for presentation. Presents data and reports on project status at individual, group and departmental research meetings.

• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature relevant to the research experiments or program.

• Maintains laboratory notebook in a complete, consistent and concise manner in accordance with company intellectual property policies and practices.

• Adheres to good health and safety practices and compliance with applicable EH&S safety rules and participates in mandatory safety training programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Education:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and a minimum of two years of related experience; or,

• MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of one year of related experience; or,

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with basic molecular and biochemical techniques (RNA, PCR, western blot, ELISA, fluorescent imaging) and cell biology techniques (mammalian cell culture, phenotypic assays) are highly desirable.

• Proficient in use of GraphPad Prism and MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

• Drug discovery experiences are highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General knowledge of cellular, biochemical and molecular techniques, theories and practices.

General understanding of how the individual experiments fit within a larger research program to meet organizational goals.

General understanding and application of scientific principles, theories and concepts in field of specialty and other related disciplines.

Complete understanding of the goals of the experiments and how they fit into the overall program.

Applies extensive scientific and technical expertise in area of specialty.

Ability to effectively capture data and results.

Familiarity with genomic databases is a plus.

Strong communication skills, excellent work ethics, self-motivated and work effectively both in a team environment and independently.

Computer proficiency including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel required.

JOB COMPLEXITY:

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

• Uses professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways.

• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Networks with others outside their own area of expertise.

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