Job title: Associate Scientist Duration: 12 Months Location: South San Francisco, CA, 94080
Working Hours:-8 hour/day (Mon-Friday) 100% ONSITE
The type of qualities/characteristics the engagement manager is looking for in candidates to work best with their team: Motivated, team person, open to learn and passionate about in-vivo work *The non negotiables for candidates are as follows: Not having in-vivo skills/potential candidates must have this experience in the field and work experience /hands on work and research with in-vivo
Job Responsibilities: Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will be a part of a fast-paced, integrated, and interactive research group exploring therapeutics for immuno-oncology programs. You will be responsible for generating and communicating pharmacology data to support the progression of oncology and immunotherapy research programs. Designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting in vivo and in vitro studies. • In vivo work will include handling techniques, such as, tumor inoculation and measurement, Oral, SC, RO, IP and IV dosing, blood, tissue collection and model development. • In vitro work includes a range of cellular assays, cell culture including multiparametric flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques to help interpret in vivo observations. • Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, accurate, timely record-keeping, and data analysis • Active participation and presentation at cross-departmental teams and meetings.
Basic Qualifications: • Master’s degree and 1 year of laboratory experience • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of laboratory experience • Complete understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform a wide range of scientific work.
Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related subject area and 4 years of scientific laboratory experience • Hands on experience with preclinical models of cancer and immuno-oncology • Hands on experience administering drugs through various routes. • Hands-on experience with in vivo bioluminescence imaging (BLI) • Experience collecting blood by different routes and tissues for downstream analysis. • Flow cytometry and multi-parametric analysis (5+ colors) experience is strongly desired. • Hands-on experience with molecular, cellular, and ex vivo biological techniques and assays • Computer literacy, especially proficiency with Graphpad Prism, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and scientific software. • Previous drug discovery experience. • Attention to detail, translating into high-quality results. • Pro-active, enthusiastic, show desire to learn and be part of a highly productive team.
Top 3 must have skills: 1. In vivo skill set - handling techniques such as, tumor inoculation and measurement, Oral, SC, RO, IP and IV dosing, blood, tissue collection. 2. Invitro cell culture 3. Flow cytometry
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.
