Oncology Biology Research Associate - Translational

General Oncology; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Oncology in Newton, MA, is seeking a Research Associate or Scientist to join its Biology team and contribute to cancer-focused programs. The role offers hands-on opportunities in cellular and molecular biology and requires strong data interpretation in a collaborative setting.

The position emphasizes mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and mechanistic studies, with an expectation to maintain rigorous records and support study reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Biology or a related field.
• 2–3 years of industry experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical research preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and common molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Strong experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute in vitro cellular and molecular experiments to support drug discovery and preclinical development.
• Perform and analyze assays including cell viability, clonogenic survival, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and mechanistic studies.
• Maintain and characterize cancer cell lines and support translational biology efforts.
• Analyze, interpret, and present experimental data in team meetings and scientific discussions.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and contribute to study reports and presentations.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Biology or related field (Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD)

Tools

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

Clonogenic assays

Job description

General Oncology in Newton, MA, is seeking a Research Associate or Scientist to join its Biology team and contribute to cancer-focused programs. The role offers hands-on opportunities in cellular and molecular biology and requires strong data interpretation in a collaborative setting.

The position emphasizes mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and mechanistic studies, with an expectation to maintain rigorous records and support study reports and presentations.