Oncology Pharmacology Associate Scientist — Lab-Based, Onsite

Servier; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company, seeks an Associate Scientist in Pharmacology to advance cancer-target research and support in vivo studies through collaboration with CRO partners and cross-functional project teams. The role emphasizes hands-on cell-based assays, genetic and pharmacological profiling, and data-driven interpretation to help direct our oncology portfolio.

Strong experience in cancer biology and CRISPR technologies is valued, with on-site, lab-based duties in a

Qualifications

• Experienced cancer biologist with relevant industry/academic experience (years post-degree: BS 6+, MS 3+).
• Skilled in mammalian cell culture with extensive hands-on experience with cell line engineering and an array of cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Design and experimental expertise with CRISPR-based technologies is a plus.
• Previous work with in vivo tumor models is favoured but not required.
• Ability to design and execute well-controlled, high-quality scientific experiments and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of cell-based assays, including western blot, qPCR, ELISAs, reporter assays, growth/phenotypic assays, flow cytometry, co-culture assays, CRISPR- and/or RNAi-mediated functional genomics.
• Execute or support genetic or pharmacological studies to identify, validate, and advance novel targets.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot medium- and high-throughput cell-based assays to support screening and/or compound progression.
• Provide in vitro and ex vivo support and analyses for in vivo pharmacology studies.
• Document, analyze, interpret, and communicate experimental results to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Collaborate closely with scientists in other functional areas to drive program decisions.
• May provide technical and/or cancer biology expertise to relevant project teams.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

CRISPR-based technologies

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Education

BS (6+ yrs post-degree)

MS (3+ yrs post-degree)

Job description

Servier, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company, seeks an Associate Scientist in Pharmacology to advance cancer-target research and support in vivo studies through collaboration with CRO partners and cross-functional project teams. The role emphasizes hands-on cell-based assays, genetic and pharmacological profiling, and data-driven interpretation to help direct our oncology portfolio.

Strong experience in cancer biology and CRISPR technologies is valued, with on-site, lab-based duties in a