Research Scientist

3 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Beacon Hill Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join our team in the field of Cancer Biology Therapeutics. This is a highly motivated and laboratory-focused position that will play a key role in designing and executing cell-based assays and developing new platforms to evaluate proprietary compounds.

Responsibilities
  • Design research experiments and work independently to execute them, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.
  • Perform in vitro cellular assays to profile compounds, enabling mechanism of action studies for potential anti-cancer therapeutics, leveraging expertise in mammalian cell culture and cell-based assays.
  • Generate engineered cell lines for screening assays, applying knowledge of cellular biology and molecular techniques.
  • Maintain and culture tumor and non-tumorigenic cell lines, adhering to strict quality control standards.
  • Conduct cell-based assays using CTG (CellTiter-Glo), IncuCyte, colony formation assays, and other technologies to evaluate cell viability and proliferation.
  • Analyze and interpret scientific data, building comprehensive data decks in PowerPoint to present findings.
  • Troubleshoot assays to ensure high-quality data, employing troubleshooting strategies to optimize experimental design.
  • Interface closely with scientists in the research group to align efforts with project goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
  • Present data and report on project status at individual, Biology group, and project meetings, effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a B.S. degree in cancer/cell/molecular biology or a related area, with a strong foundation in biological principles.
  • B.S. or M.S. with 2+ years of relevant research experience, preferably in drug discovery within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, demonstrating expertise in laboratory procedures.
  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture using aseptic tissue culture techniques and cell-based assays to evaluate viability, protein level analysis, gene expression analysis, and other functional/molecular biology assays.
  • Experience with flow cytometry and immunofluorescence is a plus, as well as experience in 3D spheroid assays.
  • The ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot new cell-based assays, showcasing adaptability and a proactive attitude.
  • Efficient time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • A positive and proactive attitude, with adaptability to shifting priorities and timelines.
What You'll Get

Beacon Hill offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience, to support your career growth and development. Our dynamic work environment fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence, providing opportunities for professional growth and recognition. Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research in Cancer Biology Therapeutics.



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