Description:

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

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:

• Master’s degree and 1 year of laboratory experience

• Bachelor’s 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:

• Bachelor’s 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.

Basic 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.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

1. In vivo skill set - handling techniques such as, tumor inoculation and measurement, Oral, SC, RO, IP and IV dosing, blood, tissue collection.

2. Invitro cell culture

3. Flow cytometry

Day to Day Responsibilities:

1. Designing and conducting in vivo and in vitro studies

2. Data collection, analysis and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies

3. Communicating/ presenting pharmacology data in the team meetings

4. Record keeping of data