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EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, enzymology, pharmacology, chemistry or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Six years experience of relevant research experience in laboratory With Master's degree, four years of required experience. With a PhD in a natural science or Medical degree, no experience required.
Preferred:
* Evidence of utilization of cancer genomics to inform on clinical positioning of development drug candidates.
* Experience with genetic (ie RNAi and cDNAs) and pharmacological (i.e. small molecule inhibitors or antibodies) approaches to study target biology utilizing biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology methods and assays to drive program biology.
* Experience utilizing mouse models of cancer to enable target discovery, validation, drug development and/or translational biology.
* Experience working with chemists, in vitro and in vivo pharmacologists to develop and use assays in support of the development of therapeutics.
* Broad knowledge and experience in areas of tumor biology including, but not limited to immune oncology, oncogenic signaling, cancer metabolism, epigenetic deregulation, apoptosis and/or DNA damage and repair as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals.
* Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret results, design of follow-up experiments, troubleshoot issues with assay performance, and effectively present results and conclusions to co-workers, collaborators and senior leadership.
* Evidence of working in multi-functional teams of scientists to deliver on program objectives.
* Evidence of independent thinking and leadership skills are vital.
* Ability to work well under pressure, drive projects to meet critical timelines and display flexibility to accommodate to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines is required
* Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team-based environment is crucial for this position.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience mentoring junior scientists is a plus.
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