What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist/ Sr. Research Scientist Tumor Biology position at Kaztronix?
Job Summary
The scientist in this position will conduct research and support in vitro pharmacology function for oncology drug discovery programs.
Summary of the Essential Functions of the Job
Design, execute and interpret in vitro pharmacology experiments to guide compound SAR development and explore therapeutic potential of drug targets
Apply chemical and genetic tools as well as state-of-art technologies to interrogate cancer biology and understand the mechanism of actions of Client targets
Identify or develop appropriate in vitro model systems to answer key biological or pharmacological questions
Work collaboratively across multiple functional groups to achieve drug discovery goals
Communicate key findings to leadership team at internal meetings to help decision making
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor or Master s degree in biology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Cellular Biology, or related field
Strong background in Cancer Biology / Genetics and comprehensive knowledge of oncogenic signaling pathways
Expertise in developing appropriate in vitro cell-based assays to investigate multiple cellular processes.
Experience in advanced cell culture techniques, including three-dimensional (3-D) cell culture systems, co-culture systems and organoid culture systems
Proven experience in molecular biology techniques for analysis of in vitro cell-based assays (western blot, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry etc)
Excellent communication skills and a solid publication record
Capability to work in a fast-pace and team environment
Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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