Associate Scientist

Planet Pharma; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Biomedical Scientist to perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. You will plan, conduct, monitor experiments, record data, and generate robust data for contracted studies.

Requires a Bachelor's in Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Biopharma experience, with hands-on skills in in vivo/in vitro pharmacology and molecular biology methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology-related field with 2+ years in a biopharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with planning and executing experiments with appropriate controls and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Follow established experimental designs to generate reproducible results with minimal supervision.
• Plan, conduct, analyze and record experiments, and interpret data.
• Review literature to transfer methods to the lab and modify as needed.
• Develop and implement new protocols to address biological questions.
• Discuss data with coworkers and communicate interpretations to program teams.
• Utilize standard laboratory equipment and one or more major techniques proficiently.
• Troubleshoot equipment and experimental challenges as they arise.
• Contribute to internal/external reports, presentations, and regulatory documents as required.
• Maintain ELN records, data integrity, safety, and compliance.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Job description

Target PR Range: 19-27/hr DOE

Job Details

Bachelors' degree & 2 YOETo perform experiments, organize data and analyze results. With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data. Ensures contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.

Basic qualifications

degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences disciplines; experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment.

Preferred quantifications and skills

1. Hands-on experience with in vivo and in vitro pharmacology skills; capable to independently design, implement and analyze studies with proper controls and generate reproducible high quality data.
2. Technical mastery of general molecular biology and cell-signaling analysis techniques including immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, RT-qPCR, immunoprecipitation, and ELISA.

Responsibilities

1. Follows established experimental design and protocols to generate reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision.
2. Plans, conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data.
3. Review literature to identify and effectively transfers experimental methods to the lab and makes modifications as necessary.
4. Develops and implements new protocols to address biological questions.
5. Engages coworkers in scientific discussions and communicates data/interpretation to program teams.
6. Skilled and knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory techniques.
7. Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties.
8. Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents.
9. Follow best practise in ELN entry, data recording, safety and compliances.