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 everything is scalable.
• Creating new assays from scratch (de novo development).
• Documenting everything in the electronic lab notebook (ELN) for awesome data integrity.
• Working with other teams, including the Discovery Sciences, Institute of Computation and Product Development crew.
• Being a technical lead for the assay sciences team.
• Managing external research partners (CROs) to ensure their data is top-notch.

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.).
• Experience with high-content imaging in high-throughput (96- and 384-well) formats.
• Productive and reliable, able to get work done on time.
• Great at documenting experiments in an ELN.
• Proven experience managing external CROs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• An SME / emerging leader in a technical field with sustained performance and accomplishment.
• Strong demonstrable expert knowledge of a specialized research area with a wide breadth of knowledge beyond a research specialty.
• Demonstrates ability to apply excellent professional judgement and high proficiency of application of all skills and techniques relevant to lab / hub research projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field.
• PhD in a relevant field.
• Industry experience as a Research Specialist or Sr Scientist.
• Experience with lab automation and assay development.
• Knowledge of high-content imaging and high-throughput formats.
• Ability to manage external research partners.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience leading a team of assay scientists.
• Expertise in a specialized research area.
• Proven success in managing CROs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range for Redwood City Research Specialist: $129,500 - $166,000.
• Senior Scientist I, In Vitro Pharmacology: $176,000 - $225,700.

Pay

• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

• Full-time position.