Lab Scientist

Work as part of a project team to generate high-quality data in support of identifying lead compounds and advancing toward development of potential candidates for new medicines. Will summarize data and provide updates to supervisor and project teams. In addition, will contribute to the development of new processes and assay methodologies that will improve the productivity and scientific impact of the working group

SKILLS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS & DUTIES

- Assay Studies
- Enzyme, receptor-binding and functional cell assays (whole-cell and cell-free)
- Cell biology, second/third messengers, transduction pathways
- Computational biology, Pathway mining, new target identification, biomarker identification
- Molecular biology (site directed mutagenesis, SiRNA, antisense, stable transfection)
- Tissue and cell culture
- Quantitative histological analysis
- Automated and Workstation screening equipment (liquid handling systems, plate readers and automated data analysis)
- Bacterial genetics
- Electrophysiological methodologies (patch clamp, slice, etc)

BUSINESS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- Good communication, organizational, record keeping and computer literacy skills
- Team oriented with a flexible approach to goal delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.