Scientist in Biology

1 week ago


California USA, United States Firefly Bio Full time
About Firefly Bio

We are a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking the full potential of bioconjugates. Our mission is to develop innovative medicines with long-lasting benefits for patients. We are establishing an expert team to build state-of-the-art platform capabilities for the invention and development of novel drug conjugates.

Job Summary

The Scientist in Biology will play a key role in managing, planning, and executing in vitro studies to evaluate novel drug conjugates for applications in oncology and other areas of unmet medical need. This position is lab-facing and on-site, requiring strong hands-on experience in designing and executing in vitro experiments.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, perform, and optimize in vitro biochemical and cellular assays to evaluate novel payloads, antibodies, and drug conjugates on cell culture and ex vivo samples.
  • Contribute to the design and execution of in vitro studies for target validation.
  • Support the development of robust in-house capabilities to perform in vitro experiments with higher throughput formats.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with protein sciences and chemistry teams.
  • Manage cell line procurement, optimal culture conditions, expansion, storage, and inventory.
  • Participate in project teams.
Requirements and Experience

We are seeking a highly organized and diligent individual with a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have > 3 years of industry experience for a PhD and > 6 years for BS/MS. Strong hands-on experience in designing and executing in vitro experiments is essential.

Additional Skills

Experience with bioinformatic tools for target validation, IHC, and/or proteomics is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Benefits

Every team member is essential in shaping Firefly Bio's culture and science. We offer competitive compensation packages, including stock options, and the opportunity to be part of ground-breaking research. Firefly Bio is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment.



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