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Job Description
*Depending on experience
What You Will Do:
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of the Therapeutic Discovery organization joining the Lead Discovery and Characterization Department in support of small molecule drug discovery pipeline.
• Optimize and perform routine cell-based assays to support lead identification and mechanism-of-action studies in the development of new therapeutic agents
• Semi-independently plan and implement experiments, adapt readily to changing project needs and develop sophisticated problem-identification and problem resolution skills
• Maintain proficiency with the latest scientific literature and rationale surrounding drug targets and be an active contributor to the interpretation of results in group discussions
• Show excellent collaboration and communication skills as this role requires an ability to work closely with other scientists in the group and across
• Adherence to good laboratory conduct, documentation practices, and safety guidelines
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What We Expect Of You:
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
• Ph.D. degree training in cell and/or molecular biology or closely related field
Or
• Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience
Or
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a biopharmaceutical setting and desire to work in cross-functional environments
• Track record of developing, implementing, and performing cell-based screening assays in microtiter plates to support early drug discovery research
• Experience and understanding in methods for the analysis of cells (live-cell imaging, flow cytometry), proteins (HTRF, MSD, ELISA, western blot), and RNA (RT-qPCR, NGS)
• Subject-matter expertise in induced-proximity therapeutics, targeted protein degradation, or the ubiquitin-proteasome system
• Excellent time management skills and ability to establish priorities and meet timelines
• Familiarity with software and statistical platforms for data analysis (GraphPad Prism, R)
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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