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Scientist III, Translational Research, Translational Medicine Oncology

S San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 09/19/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614649 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

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Translational Research Scientist, Translational Medicine - Oncology

Position: The Translational Medicine department strives to transform patient care through borderless, innovative, and rigorous translational science that will catalyze the development of new medicines, accelerate drug development timelines, and discover new therapeutic strategies. To fulfill our vision, we recruit talented and highly motivated scientists to develop and execute innovative biomarker and diagnostic strategies to drive clinical development through all phases of the portfolio, and conduct foundational disease-oriented translational research to maximize our scientific and clinical impact. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and independent contract Scientist 3 to lead and perform lab-based translational research and discovery efforts in the group.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • This is a hands-on, lab-based position in which you will design, perform, and analyze in vitro and ex vivo experiments to validate biological and therapeutic hypotheses derived from clinical biomarker data, real-world data, and other sources.
  • Elucidate mechanisms of action and resistance to enable in-depth understanding of fundamental disease biology, as well as experimentally validate novel therapeutic targets.
  • Inform pharmacodynamic biomarker strategies for immunotherapies, tumor-targeted therapies, and combination therapies.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts from across gRED to synthesize, integrate, and interpret experimental and computational findings to inform decision-making on key projects and programs.

Who you are:
  • Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or related disciplines. Alternatively, you hold a BS or MS degree in similar fields and a track record of scientific excellence and productivity.
  • Deep understanding of cancer immunology, oncogenic signaling pathways (RAS, PI3K), and translational drug development, as evidenced by first-author publications, patents, and past success in R&D. Experience in NSCLC, SCLC, or CRC disease biology would be advantageous.
  • Expertise in independently leading lab-based research projects involving a wide repertoire of experimental techniques such as conventional/spectral flow cytometry, biochemistry, cell/molecular biology, and immune function assays. Familiarity with in vivo pharmacology, single cell workflows, and spatial omics would be helpful. Experience developing and validating clinical biomarker assays and strategies would also be advantageous.
  • Independent and proactive, with efficient time management and the ability to simultaneously progress multiple projects or experiments in parallel.
  • A thoughtful and meticulous approach to experimental design, execution, and documentation, bringing scientific rigor and creativity to problem solving. Highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable, with excellent written/oral communication skills.
  • A passion for scientific research and drug development.









Pay Rate Range: $60-80/hr depending on experience 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. 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.