Job Description

Senior Research Associate, Translational Sciences

The Opportunity:

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

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  Functioning as a critical contributor to the Biology department and multi-disciplinary research and development project teams you will: 
  
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    Design and manage experiments in-house, related to the development of novel biomarker assays for oncology pathway inhibitors. 
    
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    Analyze and report biomarker data at internal forums. 
    
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    Evaluate new technologies related to biomarker assays. 
    
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    Develop high-quality protocols, optimize experimental workflows and data outputs to maximize efficiency.
    
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    Keep robust documentation of performed experiments.
    
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    Comply with internal standard operating procedures and other quality criteria, where necessary. Collaborating extensively within the team and cross-functionally. 
    

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

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  B.S. in Cancer Biology/Molecular Biology or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
  
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  Experience with tissue culture and cell-based assays, viability and Incucyte assay operation.
  
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  Hands-on experience with diverse laboratory techniques, including molecular biology (e.g. RNA/DNA/protein purification, RT-PCR), flow cytometry, and/or immunological-based assays (e.g. ELISA, WB).
  
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  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.
  
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  In-depth understanding of Oncology preclinical disease models and relevant signaling pathways.
  
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  Rigorous, quantitative and detail oriented.
  
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  Thrives in a collaborative team setting and is driven by a desire to innovate and contribute in a high energy environment.  
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
  
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  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:

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  M.S. in Molecular Biology/Cancer Biology or related field.
  
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  Experience with MSD assay development and execution would be a strong plus.
  
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  Experience with organoid culture would be useful.
  
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  An understanding of preclinical to clinical translational concepts would be an advantage.
  

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