Research Scientist

Makro Scientific; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in California is seeking a qualified candidate to join their Tumor Cell Biology-Epigenetic group. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments to evaluate epigenetic targets in oncology. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in cell and molecular biology with substantial experience in techniques such as qPCR and western blotting. The position emphasizes innovation and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in molecular and cell biology techniques.
• Strong understanding of epigenetic biology and oncology drug discovery.
• Ability to work autonomously in a multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on epigenetic targets in oncology.
• Characterize and validate the mechanism of action of epigenetic targets.
• Present results and recommendations at project team meetings.

Skills

Cell and Molecular Biology background

Experience with human cell culture

Experience with qPCR

Experience with western blotting

Experience with immunoprecipitation (including ChIP)

Experience with proliferation assays

Experience with flow cytometry

Experience with immunofluorescence

Strong written and oral communication skills

MS Outlook

MS Word

Education

B.S. degree

MS degree

Job description

Growing Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies always need TOP Talent. Since 1996, MakroScientific’s proven staffing solutions have helped many Life Sciences companies succeed and visualize their goals by increasing innovation and decreasing costs while maintaining the complex service level expectations.

Our global presence with offices in USA (NJ, PA, IL, CA) and offices in UK, Europe and Asia enables us to be a powerful contributor and connector of right Talent.

Job Description

1 Year

OT will not be needed

B.S. degree with 7+ years experience; MS degree plus 5+ years experience. Work is not PhD level, please do not submit PhDs.

• Responsibilities The candidate will be a member of the Tumor Cell Biology-Epigenetic group.
• He/she will design and execute experiments to evaluate, characterize and validate the mechanism of action of epigenetic targets in oncology using shRNA or small molecule inhibitors in human cell lines.
• The applicant will function as a member of a multidisciplinary project team and will present results and recommendations at local project team and related meetings.
• The candidate is expected to embrace an innovative culture and contribute to creating an exciting, collaborative, productive and scientifically igorous working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Cell and Molecular Biology background with an understanding of epigenetic biology
• Extensive experience in molecular and cell biology in vitro techniques including: human cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation (including ChIP), proliferation assays, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to design, execute and interpret results in a primarily autonomous manner

• Previous experience in pharma and/or biotech environment is preferred. Industry experience and understanding oncology drug discovery is required.
• Previous experience in epigenetics is highly preferred, although candidates with strong knowledge in molecular biology and gene transcription will be considered.

Skills:

• MS Outlook - Required
• Experience - 7+ Years
• Competency - Advanced
• MS Word - Required
• Experience - 7+ Years
• Competency – Advanced
• Cell and Molecular Biology in vitro techniques including: human cell culture, qPCR, western blotting, immunoprecipitation (including ChIP), proliferation assays, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence

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Thanks & Regards

Khadeer Khan|Clinical & Scientific Recruitment Specialist

Phone: [phone] Ext 3079

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