Associate Research Scientist

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST SAN DIEGO, CA This is an Onsite role! Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with at least 2-4 years' work experience.
• The successful candidate will have a proven technical and scientific track record and experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency with sterile cell culture, cell-based assays (CTG, apoptosis) and molecular biology techniques (Protein, DNA and RNA isolations, Western blot, qRT-PCR, Flow Cytometry).
• Possess some trouble shooting and problem-solving skills to resolve technical questions in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Be able to work in fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, presentation, writing, and record keeping skills.
• Possess excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Hands on experience in working with CRISPR, siRNA and shRNA is a plus.
• Experience with high-throughput drug screening is a plus.

Project Description:

• This Associate Research Scientist will join the Translational Development Group in San Diego.
• The incumbent will be responsible for drug screening, cell-based assay development, and biomarker discovery.
• The individual will be responsible for execution of defined experiments and data analysis.
• The position will require handling of tumor cell lines, blood samples and patient derived tissues.
• The associate will be expected to maintain an electronic lab notebook and organize results into reports or presentations.
• Semi-independently execute defined experiments, data analysis and data QC.
• Report on scientific results to meet project deadlines.
• Work at the bench to develop and execute established and novel molecular and cell-based assays for drug screening as well as understanding molecular pathways (Proliferation, Apoptosis, Flow Cytometry etc.).
• Perform cell biology and molecular biology including primary and tumor cell culture, lentiviral transductions, RNA and protein preparation from cells and tissue, RT-PCR, western blotting, and ELISA.
• May involve handling and processing patient derived tissues and blood samples.
• Collaborate effectively and cultivate positive and productive relationships with other scientists.
• May involve presentation of data to manager and project team.
• Thoughtful review of data and help plan next steps.
• Participate in maintenance of routine laboratory instrumentation and supplies.
• Adherence to laboratory safety policies and practices.
• Training will be provided.

This 6+ month position starts ASAP. Please E-MAIL your resume (attachment to email) with rate and availability to Maureen: ALPHA'S REQUIREMENT #22-03192 MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. AS AN HOURLY W2 EMPLOYEE