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Senior Research Associate I

Cambridge, MA 02139

Posted: 09/27/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 585391 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The candidate will gain experience interrogating cellular and molecular mechanisms as they relate to kinase target pathway modulation, off-target liabilities, and resistance. The candidate’s primary role will be lab based and include cellular assays to support drug discovery efforts. This position offers the opportunity to impact a growing portfolio of targeted therapies in a fast-paced and innovative research environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Independently conduct, optimize, and proactively troubleshoot cellular screening assays.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Run cellular assays to screen small molecules in support of drug discovery efforts. 
  • Employ cellular and molecular techniques such as Western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry to support mechanism of action studies.
  • Analyze and record detailed experimental data in an electronic laboratory notebook in a timely manner.
  • Actively participate in cross-functional projects.
  • Present data to integrated project teams.

Education
  • BS/MS in in cell/molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics, or related discipline with 1-3 years of laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting

Basic qualifications
  • Experience with mammalian cell culture, including sterile technique, transfection, and transduction techniques. 
  • Experience with cell-based assays in 96 and 384 well format.
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art experimental techniques and the ability to implement new technologies when applicable
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional collaboration
  • Highly self-motivated, team player, capable of adapt to fast-paced and collaborative work environment

Additional qualifications
  • Previous drug discovery experience in cancer biology is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with AlphaLISA, HTRF, and IF techniques is a plus.
  • Prior experience with stable cell line generation is a plus
  • Prior experience with automation or HTS is a plus.

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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.