Protein Degradation scientist

Spectrix Analytical Services is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in biochemical and cell-based assays, automation, and high-throughput profiling for Leads Discovery and Optimization in Lawrenceville, NJ. This laboratory-based role will support small-molecule discovery for preclinical development through hands-on execution of biochemical and cell-based workflows. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, strong technical skills, and a track record of rapidly delivering high-quality data in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine mammalian cell culture using standard aseptic techniques

· Conduct routine medium- and high-throughput biochemical and cell-based assays using fluorescence, luminescence, and other detection modalities to characterize compounds and support target-engagement and mechanism-of-action studies.

· Perform cell-based assays to support target engagement and mechanism-of-action studies

· Assist senior researchers with experiment execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and result reporting.

· Familiarity with literature and the best internal practices to identify opportunities to improve productivity and quality of work

· Analyze, troubleshoot, and recommend corrective actions for routine problems

· Maintain complete, accurate, and current documentation of laboratory experiments in laboratory notebooks and required systems.

· Prepare protocols, procedures, technical reports, and presentations to communicate experimental results clearly to project teams and supervisors.

· Apply established quality control processes to ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and compliance with standard operating procedures.

Qualifications:

· BS with 3 years or MS with 1 year laboratory experience in cell biology or related scientific discipline

· Expertise in mammalian cell culture, plate-based cellular assays, immunoblotting, cellular transfection, and basic molecular biology and biochemical assay techniques

· Familiarity with automation instruments and multi-mode plate readers

· Outstanding problem-solving and organization skills.

· Effective team player and strong individual contributor

· Self-driven, flexible, pragmatic and able to handle multiple tasks while delivering high-quality data. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Commitment to quality, attention to detail
• Technical aptitude and a solid background and comfort with computers and data acquisition

Spectrix offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and a committed work environment to its employees; the company provides automatic benefits of life insurance and short and long term disability insurance. Optional benefits for full time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance, college loan assistance, and an employer matched retirement savings plan. Spectrix is not a placement agency.

Spectrix is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Spectrix complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Spectrix is participating in the E-Verify program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (phone number: 888-897-7781, and website: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify).

Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mammalian cell culture: 1 year (Required)
• Cell assay: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Township of Lawrence, NJ 08648: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $37