What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Scientist position at R&D Partners?
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior associate Scientist - Biology – Immuno-oncology in Foster City, CA. Your main responsibilities as a Senior associate Scientist - Biology – Immuno-oncology:· Independently execute in vitro and in vivo immunological assays, with study design, data analysis, and interpretation conducted under scientific guidance to support drug candidate initiation and advancement.· Proactively evaluate new technologies and develop new assays to accelerate early-stage discovery activities and/or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms· Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work cross-functionally with colleagues in the oncology, protein engineering, chemistry, translational medicine, biomarker and clinical groups· Presents research findings and recommendations to senior staff and contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, INDs, and patent filings. What we are looking for in a Senior associate Scientist - Biology – Immuno-oncology:· Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in immunology, immuno-oncology, cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry in industry or academia.· Direct experience in research drug discovery and target identification/validation in oncology or immuno-oncology is highly desirable.· Solid understanding of fundamental immunology concepts, including innate and adaptive immunity, antigen presentation, cytokine signaling, and immune regulation.· Proficiency in primary T cell-based functional assays such as activation, proliferation and cytotoxicity.· Experience in conducting and optimizing cell-based assays, as well as performing studies to assess immune responses in human and animal models (including whole blood, PBMCs, and various primary cell subsets). Why Choose R&D Partners?As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &Dental & Vision insurance401k planEmployee Assistance ProgramLong-term disabilityWeekly payrollExpense reimbursementOnline timecard approval Pay Scale:$95,763– $119,712 Dependent on Experience) R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. Company DescriptionR&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.
Salary : $95,763 - $119,712