Associate Scientist I, Discovery-Oncology

• Design, perform, interpret and report complex in vivo preclinical cancer models.
• Conduct methods of in in vivo experimentation, including tumor implantation, dosing, proper handling of chemotherapeutics, tumor measurement, health monitoring, and data collection and analyses
• May contribute to ex vivo analysis of tumor cells or immune cells by FACS, IHC or ELISA, RT-PCR, or Luminex®
• May perform bioluminescent imaging studies using molecular reporters or disseminated/ metastatic disease models
• Analyze using appropriate statistical methods and present data in a clear presentation-ready format
• Analyze and present data in a clear presentation-ready format
• Manage multiple in vivo experiments simultaneously
• May contribute on various projects outside of their own, or collaborate with partners from relevant functions
• Act as a resource on project teams with clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Some weekend, evening, and holiday dosing/ animal monitoring required

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) in the life sciences (molecular/ cellular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, tumor immunology) with at least 3 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry/ lab/ academic experience OR a Master's degree (M.S.) with at least 2 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry /lab/ academic experience is required OR an Associate's degree (A.S.) with at least 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry /lab/ academic experience is required
• Ability for cell culture of cancer or immune cells is preferred
• Experience with oncology -relevant models including xenografts, syngeneic models, primary grafts, orthotopic models, transgenics or genetically engineered tumor models is required.
• Experience with small molecules and/ or biologics is desirable
• Experience with immune-modulatory agents, vaccines or cell therapies such as CAR-Ts is desirable
• Skills in tumor implantation techniques and dosing, proper handling of therapeutics, tumor measurement, health monitoring, and data collection and analysis are required
• Good organizational skills including the ability to support more than one project simultaneously are required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people and teams are required
• Intellectually curious and well informed on the latest scientific advances in the field is preferred
• Good data management record-keeping skills are required
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• Able to effectively present scientific data and concepts to colleagues and teams is required
• Proven track record of adherence to animal welfare and compliance regulations is critical

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