Senior Research Associate, In-Vitro Cellular and Molecular Biology

Position Summary:

Our company is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Research Associate

to drive our discovery research and support our platform and pipeline. The successful candidate will independently design and execute in-vitro experiments, and present results internally and externally. Applicants should effectively communicate across internal multi-disciplinary teams, as well as with external collaborators and CROs. The candidate will need to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, data-driven, and results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independently design and execute cell-based and biochemical assays for screening and optimization of drug candidates.
• Culture of immortalized and primary cells.
• Process and analyze tissue samples from in-vivo studies.
• Perform and optimize biochemical assays such as qPCR, ELISA, reporter and signaling assays, IHC, IF.
• Analyze data utilizing Microsoft Office and GraphPad Prism.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic laboratory notebooks in accordance with company policies.
• Establish & update SOP documentation for all relevant processes prepare & present research reports.
• Continuously seek and evaluate techniques and opportunities that will improve quality, efficiency or scalability of workflow.
• Additional preferred experience:

1. Flow cytometry
2. Small rodent handling and necropsy

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a biological science or related degree (e.g. Immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or biotechnology).
2. 0-2 PhD, 3+ (MS) or 5+ (BS) years of experience in industry or academia.
3. Strong attention to details and experience multitasking lab-based activities
4. Expertise running mid- to high-throughput assays across multiple cell types with a focus on endothelial and epithelial cells. Experience with neuronal cell culture preferred.
5. Experience developing/optimizing cell-based assays.
6. Ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas and biology.
7. Proficiency in Prism, Microsoft and electronic laboratory notebook compliance required.
8. Must have strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.