Institute Associate Scientist III Cell Biology

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Enzymology, Pharmacology, Chemistry or related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Enzymology, Pharmacology, Chemistry or related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Three years of relevant research experience in lab. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.

Preferred: * Relevant research, industry R&D experience is preferred.  
* Experience with common tissue culture techniques including viral transduction and DNA/siRNA transfection to generate stable cell lines. 
* Experience with complex culture systems including stem cell, co-culture systems, primary tumor cells from clinical or preclinical tumors is preferred. 
* Experience utilizing molecular and cell biology techniques (i.e., Western, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, RNA quantification methods (Q-PCR), Immunofluorescence, live imaging, flow cytometry, etc.) and/or functional (i.e., soft agar, migration, invasion, proliferation, etc.) cell-based assays is essential.
* Experience using pharmacological approaches for target validation and mechanism of action studies is preferred.
* Experience designing experiments and interpreting results is expected, and demonstrated ability for critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving is a must.  
* Demonstrated ability to follow research plans and timelines.
* Experience working in highly matrixed organization; a collaborative attitude is essential for this position.
* Ability to work well under pressure and drive projects that impact critical timelines is essential.
* Employ safe lab practices and maintain research records and laboratory notes is essential.

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