Our client is revolutionizing preclinical drug discovery with their advanced cell culture platforms!
We are looking for a Principal Scientist with significant multidisciplinary expertise who will collaborate cross-functionally to help us advance our programs and push the boundaries of how drug discovery is done! The successful candidate is self-motivated and demonstrates exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
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Design, plan, and manage cell-based assays and experiments according to program objectives
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Define and adapt program goals based on experiment results
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Evaluate, analyze and report experiment results
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Manage team of scientists to deliver on program objectives
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Stay abreast of the latest scientific understanding in project specific biology from target validation to clinical data
Requirements:
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Advanced degree (MS or PhD)
- Significant industry experience in preclinical drug discovery
- Experience managing others and leading small teams
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Expertise in primary and stem cell culture, angiogenesis, and liver biology
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Experience with design, execution, and analysis of diverse cell biology and tissue engineering experiments
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Experience with advanced microphysiological models or 3D culture systems
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Proficiency in a broad range of cell-based assays and assay development
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Proficiency in general molecular biology techniques
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Proficiency with characterization and analytical techniques, including mechanical analysis of cells/tissue
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Hands-on experience with fluorescence and confocal microscopy
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Extensive experience documenting, analyzing, interpreting experimental data
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Strong written and verbal communication skills