Senior Research Associate - LanceSoft Inc
Foster City, CA 94404
About the Job
Title : Senior Research Associate - Biology - Immuno Oncology
Location : Foster City, CA
Duration : 18 months contract
Pay Range : $35.00 - $42.00 USD hourly on W2
Key Responsibilities
" Independently plan, execute, analyze, and interpret in vitro and in vivo immunological assays that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects
" 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
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
" Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ 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.
" Strong understanding of immune cell biology, including T cell and myeloid cells.
" 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).
" Hands-on experience in general molecular and cell biology methods, including mammalian cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, and CRISPR technology.
" Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record keeping skills is a requirement.
" Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Location : Foster City, CA
Duration : 18 months contract
Pay Range : $35.00 - $42.00 USD hourly on W2
Key Responsibilities
" Independently plan, execute, analyze, and interpret in vitro and in vivo immunological assays that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects
" 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
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
" Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5+ 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.
" Strong understanding of immune cell biology, including T cell and myeloid cells.
" 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).
" Hands-on experience in general molecular and cell biology methods, including mammalian cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry, western blot, ELISA/Luminex/MSD, and CRISPR technology.
" Attention to detail with excellent organizational and record keeping skills is a requirement.
" Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Source : LanceSoft Inc
