Research Specialist - Oncology, ITCT

PerkinElmer • Collegeville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of Research Specialist to join the growing oncology, Intracellular targeted cancer therapeutics team. A successful candidate will be responsible for performing standardized, protocol-driven lab-based work (i.e.; maintaining mammalian cell lines, protein isolation, stocking reagents and supplies, etc.). Training will be provided throughout the course of the role, with the goal of the individual to grow into an independent contributor in the laboratory. In this position, the candidate will work within a matrix, collaborative, fast-paced, team environment across diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or Biomedical sciences fields with laboratory research experience in an laboratory environment.
• 2-3 years of technical expertise in cell culture, general lab instrumentation, cell-based assays.
• Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, cell proliferation, DNA/RNA Isolation, Transduction and Transfection

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical drug discovery.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality, consistent results in a timely fashion.
• Experience with the any/all of the following: CellTiter Glo, Caspase Glo, Incucyte, western blot, Jess, Li-Cor, BacMam, Lentivirus
• Ability meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Design and executes new and established methods and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality laboratory support to the oncology, ITCT team.
• Support multiple ongoing large-scale cell-based projects that are critical to the success and future of the department.
• Lab work will include mammalian cell culturing, cell proliferation, protein isolation, and viral transduction.
• Generate and analyze data with the highest Data Integrity standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and robotics, including liquid sample handling platforms.
• Continue technological improvements to increase productivity and cost-efficiency.
• Data reporting, management, and interactions as appropriate with the teams.
• Develop organization skills, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Interact with senior staff members as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards and training, and safety training and practice.

Benefits

• PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree