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Temp Senior Research Associate, Cancer Cell & Systems Biology

Redwood City, CA 94063

Posted: 02/12/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 617563 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Temp Senior Research Associate, Cancer Cell & Systems Biology
The Opportunity: 

As a key member of the Biology team, you will: 

  • Independently conduct key experiments to support new target identification and validation efforts

  • Contribute to the development of and perform in vitro and cell-based assays to support identification of tractable chemical matter targeting new oncogenic targets in RAS-driven cancers

  • Apply various cellular, molecular, and genetic techniques to characterize and enhance our mechanistic understanding of novel anti-cancer agents

  • Maintain cultures of multiple human cancer cell lines simultaneously to support experimental efforts 

  • Perform various cell-based assays to interrogate effects of inhibitors on signaling pathways

  • Perform microplate-based quantitative assays using reagent kits

  • Analyze and interpret experimental data, formulate testable hypotheses and propose follow up experiments within project scope, and present results at internal meetings

  • Collaborate with team members to generate novel insights into key drivers of RAS-driven cancers

Required Experience, Skills, and Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or related field 

  • 6+ years of experience in an industry position or academic lab involving cell/tissue culture and cell/molecular biology OR 3-5 years of experience with a Master’s degree

  • Demonstrated proficiency with a wide range of cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g., cell line engineering, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, qPCR, etc.)

  • Proficiency with cell/tissue culture, including the ability to maintain multiple human cancer cell lines simultaneously with strong aseptic technique

  • Rigorous, detail-oriented, and quantitative experimentalist

  • Proven ability to proactively and independently problem solve with minimum guidance

  • Highly organized, with excellent record keeping and written/verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines

  • Innovative and adaptable team-player with an eagerness to learn new techniques

Note: This is a lab-based role. Therefore, it is expected that the team member be on-site 5 days per week.

Preferred Skills:

  • Demonstrated proficiency with relevant assay readout technologies (e.g., CellTiter-Glo, AlphaLISA, MSD)

  • Experience with automation (e.g., robotic liquid handlers, cell seeders, etc.)

  • Familiarity with data processing, curve fitting, and visualization tools to analyze small and large datasets (e.g., GraphPad Prism, Genedata Screener, D360, or Spotfire)

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.

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.