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Institute Research Scientist - TRACTION
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, enzymology, pharmacology, chemistry or related field.
Preferred: PhD in a natural science.
Experience
Required: Six years experience of relevant research experience in laboratory With Master's degree, six years of required experience. With a PhD in a natural science or Medical degree, two years of required experience.
Preferred: At least two years of relevant experience in oncology research in biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
Experience
1. Evidence of utilization of cancer genetics to inform on clinical positioning of drug candidates.
2. Experience utilizing genetic or pharmacological tools to perform biology studies is a plus.
3. Experience utilizing various in vitro, in vivo and ex vivo methods to characterize and evaluate target and pathway biology as translation biology efforts.
4. Experience designing experiments and interpreting their results is expected.
5. Extensive knowledge and experience in key areas of tumor biology including, but not limited to oncogenic signaling, tumor microenvironment, tumor immunology, metabolism, epigenetic deregulation and anti-apoptosis as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals.
6. Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret results and design follow-up experiments, troubleshoot issues with assay performance, and effectively present results and conclusions to co-workers, collaborators, and senior leadership.
7. Evidence of independent thinking and leadership skills are vital. Ability to work well under pressure and drive projects that impact critical timelines is essential.
8. Flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines is required
9. The position requires an accomplished, highly self-motivated individual with outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and work within a team environment across multiple functional units.
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