Research Scientist, Oncology Discovery

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Job Description

Our large pharmaceutical client in Spring House, PA is seeking a Scientist to join their growing team within the Oncology Discovery organization. This individual will be joining the drug discovery program to develop cutting-edge therapeutics for the treatment of lung cancer and will work in an exciting/stimulating environment across the different stages of preclinical drug discovery. Responsibilities include:

• Design & perform experiments including target validation and assay development for advancement of programs in the portfolio and new targets.
• Execute multiple cell biology assays that could include Western blotting, flow cytometry, siRNA/shRNA KD assays, cell proliferation, cellular cytotoxicity, immune cell isolation from whole blood, capillary protein electrophoresis, cell culture, transfection/infection,
• Utilize graphing software such as Graph Pad and interpret complex data, rework experiments based on interpretations, and propose next steps.
• Work in a collaborative environment and demonstrate organization and urgency.
  
  

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Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a relative field of study
• Hands-on experience with Flow Cytometry and Western Blotting
• 2 years of cell and tissue culture experience
• Strong cell biology and assay development skills -Prior Oncology or Immunology experience is highly preferred
• Incucyte
• T-cell killing assays
  
  

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