Contract Molecular Biologist - Pharma Lab, PK/PD Focus

Cogent Scientific; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cogent Scientific in New York is seeking a Contract Molecular Biologist to support drug development programs. You will apply cellular biology techniques and run biologic assays in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, and screening of potential drug candidates, with PK/PD and ex vivo analyses as part of projects. The ideal candidate holds a MS or BS in molecular/cellular biology with lab experience, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• MS/BS with relevant lab experience as specified
• Proficiency with cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating laboratory expertise with biologic assays aimed at drug development including monoclonal antibodies (mAb), antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) and T-Cell Engagers (TCE) platforms.
• Must be proficient in cell culture techniques, ELISA, and flow cytometry (antibody selection, method optimization, analysis).
• Performing functional antibody screening and profiling (including tumor cell signaling assays, internalization, tumor cell killing assays, cytokine release assays).
• Conducting potential drug candidate evaluation in vitro (PK/PD, receptor occupancy, density, cytokine release) and ex vivo assays (tumor isolation, analysis of blood cells).
• Designing and executing studies to select and deliver potential drug candidates.
• Communicate results at project team meetings, be involved in the coordination and preparation of presentations as needed.

Skills

Cell culture

ELISA

Flow cytometry

In vitro assays

Biologic drug development

Education

MS in Molecular/Cellular Biology

BS in Molecular/Cellular Biology

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Spotfire

Benchling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cogent Scientific in New York is seeking a Contract Molecular Biologist to support drug development programs. You will apply cellular biology techniques and run biologic assays in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, and screening of potential drug candidates, with PK/PD and ex vivo analyses as part of projects. The ideal candidate holds a MS or BS in molecular/cellular biology with lab experience, strong communication skills, and