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Duration: 4 months - onsite all 5 days
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The Oncology research department at BR is recruiting a Senior Scientist with a strong background in cellular and molecular biology to join their Target Discovery and Biology group based in Cambridge, MA.
The successful candidate will carry out cutting-edge research in the areas of oncology in close collaboration with other leading research groups within BR.
The candidate will have the responsibility of generating high-quality data to support the identification and validation of new targets, with the goal of accelerating drug discovery. The candidate will make use of a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques to unravel the cellular mechanisms that regulate the function of the identified targets. Additionally, the candidate will assess new state-of-the-art technologies and explore their potential for enhancing our ability to identify targets and create more accurate complex-disease models. The ideal candidate should possess a solid background in molecular and cellular biology, along with proficiency in some of the leading technologies in the field.
We seek a motivated and ambitious scientist wishing to continue a successful scientific career in a fast-paced drug discovery environment.
Major accountabilities include:
Design, perform and interpret in vitro experiments under the leadership of the Lab Head
Propose experimental alternatives, explore and introduce Client technologies and approaches.
Analyze and effectively report data, as well as presenting the data in different team meetings
Safe and effectively work with radionuclides
Critical reading of the literature and ability to apply it to the project
Closely work with multiple teams across expertise groups within Oncology
Efficiently contribute to maintain a functional laboratory, technical equipment and tools
Minimum requirements:
MSc or BSc or qualified Lab Technician (apprenticeship/vocational training) in cellular biology, molecular biology or another relevant discipline (no PhD)
At least, 2-5 years of biomedical research.
Proficiency and hands-on experience in applying a wide range of cellular and molecular biological methods (in particular: CRISPR, qRT-PCR, cloning, cell culture, cell viability/death assays, transient/stable cell line generation, immunoblotting, FACS) and softwares such as Microsoft Office, prism, spotfire
Experience using basic bioinformatics tools to support experimental design, data analysis and interpretation is considered a plus
Excellent presentation and communication skills in English (oral/written)
Used to successfully work within a highly productive and fast-paced environment
Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player, with critical scientific thinking
Excellent organizational skills
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