Research Specialist / Sr Scientist, Assay Sciences, Discovery Pharmacology

Responsibilities

• Making, running, and optimizing a ton of analytical and bioassays (cell-based, biochemical, complex in vitro).
• Turning manual assays into super-efficient, automated processes.
• Nailing the stats (Z’-factor!) and ensuring scalability.
• Creating new assays from scratch.
• Documenting experiments in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Managing external research partners (CROs).
• Working with other teams, including Discovery Sciences and Institute of Computation and Product Development.
• Being a technical lead for the assay sciences team.

Requirements

• Research Specialist: Bachelors or Masters degree and 8+ years of industry experience.
• Sr Scientist: PhD and 6+ years post-PhD, PLUS 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with cutting-edge assay tech like MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA, etc.
• Expertise with lab automation gear (Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital Dispenser, etc.)
• High-level experience with high-content imaging in high-throughput (96- and 384-well) formats.
• Productive and reliable, able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent documentation skills in an electronic lab notebook.
• Proven experience managing external CROs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Technical SME with demonstrated expertise in a specialized research area.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field.
• PhD in a relevant field, plus 6+ years post-PhD experience.
• Industry experience of 8+ years for Research Specialist, and 3+ years for Sr Scientist.
• Experience with advanced assay technologies such as MSD, HTRF, AlphaLISA, etc.
• Experience with lab automation equipment like Bravo, Echo, I.DOT, Digital Dispenser, etc.
• Experience with high-content imaging in high-throughput formats.
• Ability to document experiments thoroughly in an electronic lab notebook.
• Experience managing external research partners (CROs).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Technical expertise in a specialized research area with broad knowledge.