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Biomarker Discovery Scientist
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Scientist III/IV to join the Biomarker Discovery group of the Immunology and Respiratory Research Therapeutic Area.
This individual will develop in vitro TE/PD and disease biomarker assays to support the Immunology and Respiratory Department portfolio projects and use innovative technologies to discover biomarkers to advance our novel research programs. This position requires hands-on experience on cell-based assay development, primary animal/human cell culture systems, ligand-binding assays, attentional to experimental detail, teamwork as well as strong communication and organizational skills.
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Scientist III/IV to join the Biomarker Discovery group of the Immunology and Respiratory Research Therapeutic Area.
This individual will develop in vitro TE/PD and disease biomarker assays to support the Immunology and Respiratory Department portfolio projects and use innovative technologies to discover biomarkers to advance our novel research programs. This position requires hands-on experience on cell-based assay development, primary animal/human cell culture systems, ligand-binding assays, attentional to experimental detail, teamwork as well as strong communication and organizational skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements experimental approaches that contribute to the Biomarker Discovery group goals in an independent and efficient manner, with minimal supervision.
- Designs, executes and troubleshoots routine and innovative TE/PD (including direct and indirect TE) and disease biomarker assays using animal/human matrices, analyzes experimental data, interprets outcome of experiments and proposes appropriate follow-up experimental plans.
- Interacts regularly with colleagues in the Biomarker group and other organization functions to move new therapeutic concepts through their lifecycle.
- Keeps abreast with literature and extracts relevant information from published protocols.
- Presents own work at internal and external meetings.
- Proposes and contributes to the incorporation of new technologies and/or assumes departmental responsibility for technical aspects of portfolio projects.
- Trains junior scientists in all areas of laboratory operations, productively contributes in a matrix organization and shares ideas across the department.
- Co-authors peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with immunoassay development, including cell-based and ligand-binding assays.
- Experience using a variety of standard laboratory techniques such as mammalian cell tissue culture, peripheral blood cell isolation and culture, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, western blot.
- Ability to learn new technology and concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with Flow cytometry data analysis tools (i.e FlowJo) and GraphPrism softwares.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Independent thinker, planner, and executor of technical activities.
- Strong analytical skills to effectively present test data and other related findings.
Scientist Qualifications:
- Scientist III: Master's Degree with 3 years experience in related scientific discipline or Bachelor's Degree with 7 years experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field.
- Scientist IV: ~ Master's Degree with 6 years experience in a related scientific discipline or Bachelor's Degree with 10 years experience in a related field or equivalent experience in a related field.
