Biochemist Research Scientist

7 days ago


Redwood City, California, United States Planet Pharma Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Biochemist Research Scientist to join our Discovery Sciences team at Planet Pharma. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in accelerating our search for new oncology therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and execute lead discovery screening methods and experiments to identify compound hits and advance them through hit-to-lead and lead optimization stages.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement biochemical and biophysical assays for hit identification and lead optimization, evaluating compound potency, selectivity, and mechanism of action.
  • Develop, execute, and troubleshoot novel biochemical and biophysical assays to support screening and preclinical development.
  • Communicate scientific progress effectively to the Discovery Sciences team and facilitate project execution within established timelines.
  • Generate, manage, evaluate, and maintain critical data in an organized manner and disseminate data broadly to relevant departments.
Requirements
  • PhD with 1-2 years of experience or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, or related field.
  • Hands-on protein biochemistry experience in biochemical/biophysical assay development, validation, and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in execution and analysis of in vitro biochemical and biophysical assays suitable for the discovery, validation, or mechanistic characterization of target molecules.
  • Experience with data processing and visualization tools for data analysis and figure generation.
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with automated liquid handling and high throughput screening.
  • Experience with instrumentation and ability to troubleshoot problems and work with engineers to generate successful solutions to technical limitations.
About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing innovative treatments for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Our team of experts is passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.



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