Associate Scientist

Position Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, Discovery Oncology

Work Location: South San Francisco, CA

Assignment Duration: 24 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% lab based, onsite role

Position Summary:

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  We are seeking a highly organized and motivated bench scientist to join Discovery Oncology and work as part of a target discovery and validation team.

  
  

Key Responsibilities:

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  Perform cell-based in vitro functional assays and utilize techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, and Western blot.

  
  
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  Generate, analyze and report data in an electronic notebook and to the team.

  
  
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  Work with talented colleagues, learn from industry experts, gain exposure to a research-driven enterprise, and apply passion, creativity, and knowledge to solve challenging problems.

  
  

Qualification & Experience:

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  B.S. or M.S. in Biological sciences.

  
  
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  BS with 6 years of experience or MS with 4 years of relevant experience within academia or industry.

  
  
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  Basic knowledge of oncology, immunology or related field.

  
  
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  Prior experience in mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, functional assays, and cell line engineering (CRISPR KO, viral transfection, protein overexpression).

  
  
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  Good laboratory practice.

  
  

Preferred Skills:

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  Western blot, ELISA, cell isolation from primary tissues.

  
  
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  Familiarity with FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, Excel.

  
  
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  Previous in vivo experience is a plus.

  
  

Software Skills:

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  Basic knowledge on data collection and analysis tools and computer applications such as ELN, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

  
  

Other Personal Attributes:

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  Detail-oriented.

  
  
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  Highly motivated.

  
  
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  Able and eager to learn new techniques.

  
  

Notes:

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  No PhD.