Temporary Scientist, Receptor Pharmacologist in Cell-Based Assay Development

Second Renaissance; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EvE Bio, a nonprofit research organization in North Carolina, is looking for a Temporary Scientist in Receptor Pharmacology for its assay development team. The role involves developing biochemical assays targeting various receptors, requiring expertise in molecular biology and experience in drug discovery. This is a temporary position with the opportunity for a permanent role based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and other benefits

Generous paid time off and holidays

Family-friendly policies

Shared on-site gym facilities

Qualifications

• Required: PhD or BS in relevant fields and fluency in English.
• Experience with receptor assays, molecular biology, and tissue culture.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Adapt existing and develop novel biochemical and cell line-based assays.
• Evaluate pharmacology of compounds targeting receptor families.
• Work on a temporary basis for 5 months with potential for transition.

Skills

Biochemical assays

Cell-based assays

Molecular biology techniques

Tissue culture techniques

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

BS or higher in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields

Job description

Temporary Scientist, Receptor Pharmacologist in Cell-Based Assay Development

Durham NC’s EvE Bio is seeking a receptor biochemist/pharmacologist to join its assay development team at the scientist level. This is a temporary position (5 months) with potential for transition to a permanent role, contingent upon a 4-month performance review and company needs.

The successful candidate will adapt existing and develop novel biochemical and cell line-based assays to evaluate the pharmacology of compounds targeting various receptor families, including G protein-coupled receptors and protein kinases. Experience with these receptor families, especially in cell-based assays within a drug discovery or development setting, is required. Candidates should also have molecular biology (e.g., cloning) and tissue culture experience.

Note: Applicants must be current residents of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina; relocation benefits are not provided.

Requirements

• BS or higher degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, or related fields
• Experience with biochemical and/or cell-based receptor assays
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques
• Experience with tissue culture techniques
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Resident of North Carolina’s Research Triangle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in drug development or discovery, in academic or industry settings

EvE Bio, a nonprofit research organization based in North Carolina, is one of the first Focused Research Organizations (FROs). FROs are nonprofit scientific startups funded by philanthropy, addressing high-impact scientific issues often overlooked by academic or for-profit R&D due to scope, cost, or monetization challenges. Learn more at ConvergentResearch.com.

EvE Bio offers its employees:

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful scientific work alongside top pharmaceutical scientists
• Competitive salary
• Medical and other benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Family-friendly policies
• Shared on-site gym facilities
• Location near RTP and RDU in south Durham