Pathobiology Contractor

R&D Partners; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance PPO/HMO/HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners in Foster City, CA is seeking a highly skilled scientist to support drug discovery in the Pathobiology Group. You will optimize antibody reagents for IHC and CISH, develop tissue-based assays, and collaborate across internal teams and CROs to advance drug targets in oncology, fibrosis, virology, and inflammation.

The role requires a BS/BA with 8+ years or an MS with 6+ years in relevant research, with strong IHC method development and data handling skills.

Qualifications

• BS with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years in a relevant field.
• Experience in drug discovery and target ID/validation by IHC.
• IHC method development and tissue handling experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Able to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and scientific problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and/or validate antibody reagents for IHC and CISH.
• Lead IHC method development and process improvements.
• Develop tissue-based assays using human and animal tissue prep and imaging.
• Work with CROs or external experts as needed.
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot experiments supporting drug projects.
• Present findings to senior staff and identify new tech opportunities.

Skills

IHC experience

Method development

Tissue handling

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree, 8+ years

MS degree, 6+ years

Tools

IHC protocols

Image scanning systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual to support drug discovery and development within Research. The successful candidate will be part of the Pathobiology Group which provides laboratory support. He/she will work closely with internal research groups as well as external collaborators to identify and validate novel drug targets in the areas of oncology, fibrosis, virology, and inflammation. Tissue-based endpoints will be used to investigate the efficacy and method of action and potential therapeutic targets. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills, demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight timelines, thrive with a high degree of responsibility, and a proficient team-player.

This is a 18-month contract based in Foster City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Specific duties will include optimization and/or validation of antibody reagents for IHC and CISH.
• He/she will have extensive experience in IHC, including method development, and will help with identification and implementation of process improvements in IHC and other histological techniques.
• He/she will be responsible for development of tissue-based assays and will have a background in biology or a related discipline and laboratory experience in human and animal tissue preparation and image scanning.
• Experience with multiplex IHC assays is a plus, but not necessary.
• Development of infrastructure, tissue collections, technology and novel methodology will be implemented as needed through a combination of in-house efforts and the use of relevant CROs or other external expertise.
• The successful candidate must be able to independently plan, execute, and troubleshoot decisional experiments that support the initiation and/or advancement of drug candidate projects.
• The candidate will work cross-functionally within the organization to achieve goals, present research findings and recommendations to senior staff, and identify new technologies that may increase throughput or enhance our understanding of disease mechanisms.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or an MS degree with 6+ years of experience.
• The candidate’s work history should demonstrate the direct participation in drug discovery and target identification/validation in oncology, fibrosis, inflammation, and virology research by IHC and other histological techniques.
• Necessary technical skills include IHC method-development protocols, tissue handling, and organized data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
• Applicants should be able to troubleshoot independently, use both strategic and tactical thinking effectively, and show curiosity-driven engagement in scientific problems.
• The successful candidate needs to be able to manage more than one project at any given time, to work successfully in a cross-functional and highly collaborative team environment, and to communicate clearly to a variety of audiences in both speech and writing.
• $95,306-$119,122

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance - PPO, HMO & HSA
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.