Associate Scientist - Cancer Biology
- Employer
- Cyteir Therapeutics
- Location
- Lexington, Massachusetts, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 31, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Discovery Biology - Cell Biology
Cyteir Therapeutics seeks a skilled and motivated Associate Scientist to join the Discovery Biology team to help advance the development of our small molecule oncology portfolio. This Senior Associate Scientist will be a key contributor to our preclinical research efforts to identify novel small-molecule DNA repair inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology techniques, and mammalian tissue culture, with a track record of significant contributions to preclinical research efforts.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Cyteir Therapeutics seeks a skilled and motivated Associate Scientist to join the Discovery Biology team to help advance the development of our small molecule oncology portfolio. This Senior Associate Scientist will be a key contributor to our preclinical research efforts to identify novel small-molecule DNA repair inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cancer biology, cell and molecular biology techniques, and mammalian tissue culture, with a track record of significant contributions to preclinical research efforts.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, validate, and execute cell-based assays to identify and characterize drug candidates in our pipeline of DNA repair-modulating small molecules
- Perform mechanism of action studies to better understand how our drug candidates are affecting DNA damage repair pathways and genomic stability
- Perform target validation experiments to help identify new targets, cancer indications, and context dependencies to advance the preclinical development of our programs
- Work collaboratively with our multi-disciplinary team of scientists
- Organize and present experimental results at regular lab meetings
- Maintain mammalian cell lines in tissue culture
- Generate stable cell lines via CRISPR knock-out/knock-in technologies
- Maintain up to date knowledge of advancements in the field and new laboratory techniques and technologies
- Maintain accurate, well-organized experimental records
Job Qualifications:
- BA/BSc or MSc in biological sciences and 0-2 years of relevant hands-on experience
- Expertise with aseptic techniques and mammalian tissue culture required
- Experience with cell and molecular biology methods required (proliferation assays, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, ELISA, CRISPR, RNAi, etc.)
- Experience with HTS, image analysis, and automation would be an asset
- Well organized and able to maintain detailed records of experimental work
- Ability to communicate clearly and decisively in an open, timely manner
- A sense of adventure and excitement to help build a successful company and work in a highly dynamic team environment
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