Sr. Research Associate - Biology - Immuno Oncology II

Managers Note

• Drug discovery and academic work is ok.
• Strong candidate will have ELISA, multi-color flow cytometry (3 color)
• qPCR for CRISPR and siRNA can be trained.

Job Description

The Inflammation Department at Client is seeking a highly motivated and talented Sr. Research Associate with a strong cell biology background. The successful candidate will support research to discover and develop therapeutic agents for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Knowledge and Skills

• Direct experience in research drug discovery and target identification/validation.
• Core cell biology skills required, including mammalian and primary tissue culture, isolation of primary immune cells from blood/tissue, and development of subsequent functional assays.
• Proficiency in common laboratory techniques: ELISA, multi-color flow cytometry, qPCR, and Western blot.
• Preference given to individuals with experience in genetic/genomic manipulations (e.g., CRISPR and siRNA approaches).
• Familiarity with in vitro and in vivo model systems of inflammation is considered a plus.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree and 2-4 years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical sciences, cell biology, molecular biology in industry or academia.
• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skill (both verbal and technical) and interpersonal skills are required.