Description:

*Associate Scientist- This is a lab based role in South San Francisco.

*Looking for local candidates who can work onsite. No remote opportunity.*

*Contractor will be working an 8 hour day Mon-Friday

*The type of qualities/characteristics the engagement manager is looking for in candidates to work best with their team: Motivated team person open to learn and passionate about in-vivo work

*The engagement manager's non negotiables for candidates are as follows: Not having in-vivo skills/potential candidates must have this experience in the field and work experience /hands on work and research with in-vivo

Job Details:

In this vital role you will be a part of a fast-paced integrated and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for immuno-oncology programs. You will be responsible for generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology and immunotherapy research programs.

Designing conducting analyzing and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies.

In vivo work will include handling techniques such as tumor inoculation and measurement Oral SC RO IP and IV dosing blood tissue collection and model development.

In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays cell culture including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations.

Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment accurate timely record-keeping and data analysis

Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree and 1 year of laboratory experience

Bachelors degree and 3 years of laboratory experience

Complete understanding and use of technical principles theories and concepts to perform a wide range of scientific work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry Bioengineering Biology Cell Biology Immunology Molecular Biology or a related subject area and 4 years of scientific laboratory experience

Hands on experience with preclinical models of cancer and immuno-oncology

Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes.

Hands-on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging BLI

Experience collecting blood by different routes and tissues for downstream analysis.

Flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis 5 colors experience is strongly desired.

Hands-on experience with molecular cellular and ex vivo biological techniques and assays

Computer literacy especially proficiency with Graphpad Prism Excel PowerPoint Word and scientific software.

Previous drug discovery experience.

Attention to detail translating into high-quality results.

Pro-active enthusiastic show desire to learn and be part of a highly productive team.

Skills:

In vivo, in vitro, tumor inoculation, dosing, cell culture, flow cytometry, tissue collection, IV dosing, IP dosing

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

1 Years w/ Relevant MS OR equivalent 3 Years w/ Relevant BS OR equivalent Complete understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform a wide range of work in a role.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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