What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist II position at Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc?
Overview
As a Research Scientist you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing:
- Operate and maintain either spectral or conventional flow cytometry instruments including cell sorters as required.
- Support the PI to develop pre-clinical complex in vitro/ in vivo flow cytometry panels to evaluate targets and lead candidates.
- Perform simple to complex flow cytometry experiments including data analysis and data compilation.
- Perform lab-based 2D cell cultures and cellular growth assays.
- Work independently in the laboratory with minimal supervision after training.
- Follow company safety practices, including training, lab safety, and record keeping as appropriate.
Qualifications
You are:
- B.Sc. or Master’s degree and 1-5 years of relevant experience in biopharma and/or academia
- Candidates with hands-on experience in flow cytometry and flow cytometry data analysis software will be preferred.
- Candidates with a background in cancer and/or myeloid disease biology are preferred,
- Proficient in scientific computer programs including Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism. FlowJo, FCS Express etc.
- This is a laboratory-based position so candidate must work onsite (Wilmington, DE)
- What ICON can offer you:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.Our benefits examples include:
- Various annual leave entitlements
- A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
- Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
- Life assurance
- Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others
Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefitsAt ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below. https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodationsInterested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
