Senior Scientist Bioscience

Zenith LifeScience; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bioscience company in Gaithersburg is looking for a research scientist to initiate and perform experiments in Early Oncology. Candidates should possess strong aseptic techniques, background in cell culture, and a collaborative mindset. Preferred qualifications include immunology experience and familiarity with multiplex assays. This position offers opportunities to collaborate across functions and contribute significantly to drug development decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong laboratory skills with excellent aseptic technique.
• Collaborative team player with a learning mindset.
• Background in cell culture and cell-based assays.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, direct, and perform research experiments.
• Implementing strategies with minimal supervision.
• Advise/train less experienced scientists.

Skills

Ex vivo tumor processing

Molecular biology techniques

Tissue characterization

In vitro immune assays

Flow cytometry

Collaboration

Job description

Fully competent in own research area within Bioscience discipline. Initiate, direct and perform research experiments and implementing strategies. Will be able to work without direct supervision and be able to advise/train less experienced scientists.

Hands-on Skills: Ex vivo tumor processing, MSD multiplex cytokine assays, microscopy-based tissue characterization

Career Growth: Exposure to patient-centric human model systems that directly inform drug development decisions

Network & Impact: Collaborate across functions on projects that drive real change in Early Oncology

Essential: Strong laboratory skills with excellent aseptic technique, background in cell culture and cell-based assays, collaborative team player with a learning mindset

Preferred: Immunology background, experience with multiplex assays (MSD/ELISA), flow cytometry, or tissue processing

Skills Required:

• Tissue culture experience and the ability to work with samples in sterile conditions
• Immunology background, preferably practical experience in the immunology space
• In vitro immune assay experience (such as ELISAs, FACS, protein characterization, and possibly mass spec or proteomics)
• Hands-on laboratory experience, ideally through full-time internships, co-op, or significant lab work rather than just undergraduate coursework