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Associate Scientist

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 10/29/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 615348 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Target PR Range: 33-43/hr
*Depending on experience

Responsibilities include:
• Assist with development and implementation of histopathology assays including single and multiplex immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays, in situ hybridization (ISH), both colorimetric and immunofluorescent, and use a variety of imaging modalities.
• Assist with performing image analysis.
• Participate in collaborate with Pathologists, Scientists and Research Associates on multiple concurrent projects to evaluate and deliver data, contribute to early programs and assist with determining mechanism of action and toxicity.
• Work as part of a cross functional team to provide tissue-based assay development for target qualification, pharmacodynamic and efficacy readouts, and biomarker development.
• Organize and present data, including all documentation in required lab information systems and databases, as well as team communications.

Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor's degree and 2 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cellular biology, molecular biology or related discipline.
• Two or more years’ experience in molecular pathology in an industry setting.
• Basic hands-on experience in a variety of pathology-based methodologies including IHC, multiplex IHC, immunofluorescence imaging and other advanced microscopy, digital pathology/image analysis, specialized tissue sectioning and histology procedures.
• Experience with Leica Bond, Ventana and/ or Intellipath is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
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