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Scientist, Biomarker Assays & Histology Core, Translational Research - Contract Assignment

Redwood City, CA 94063

Posted: 04/11/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 618439 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

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Scientist, Biomarker Assays & Histology Core, Translational Research - Contract Assignment 

The Opportunity:

As a member of Translational Sciences team Biomarker Assays and Histology Core you will be accountable for development and support of novel immunofluorescence and histology biomarker assays for RVMD RAS(ON) inhibitors.

Specifically, you will be responsible for: 

  • Functioning as a critical contributor to the Biology department and multi-disciplinary research and development project teams you will: 

  • Onboard new technology capabilities  

  • Design and manage experiments in-house, related to the development of novel biomarker assays for oncology pathway inhibitors 

  • Analyze and report biomarker data at internal forums 

  • Evaluate new technologies related to biomarker assays 

  • Develop high-quality protocols, optimize experimental workflows and data outputs to maximize efficiency.

  • Keep robust documentation of performed experiments

  • Comply with internal standard operating procedures and other quality criteria, where necessary. Collaborating extensively within the team and cross-functionally 

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • M.S. in Cancer Biology/Molecular Biology or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience

  • Extensive assay development and execution experience in IHC and/or mIF,

  • Results-oriented with a strong track record of research productivity as evidenced, for example, by impactful contributions to drug candidate projects and/or high-quality publications. 

  • In-depth understanding of Oncology preclinical disease models and relevant signaling pathways. 

  • Rigorous, quantitative and detail-oriented  

  • Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire innovate and contribute in a high energy start-up environment.  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize options, anticipate challenges, and execute on goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team is extremely important. 

Preferred Skills and Education:

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Cancer Biology or related field

  • Experience in spatial transcriptomics and/or pathology experience would be a strong plus 

  • An understanding of preclinical to clinical translational concepts would be an advantage 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.