Pharma Molecular Biologist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Biologist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrating laboratory expertise with biologic assays aimed at drug development including monoclonal antibodies (mAb), antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and T-Cell Engagers (TCE) platforms. 
  • Experience in flow cytometry (antibody selection, method optimization, analysis) preferred.
• Performing functional antibody screening and profiling (including tumor cell signaling assays, internalization, tumor cell killing assays, cytokine release assays).
• Conducting potential drug candidate evaluation in both in vitro (Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD), receptor occupancy, density, cytokine release), and ex vivo assays (tumor isolation, analysis of blood cells).
• Designing and executing studies to select and deliver potential drug candidates.
• Coordinating, preparing and presenting data at team meetings as needed.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 3 years of lab experience, preferably pharma.  MS-Molecular/Cellular Biology or related field with 1 years of lab experience outside of academia will also be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as GraphPad Prism and Spotfire.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both as a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000