Senior Research Associate / Associate Scientist, Biology
About The Position
Ratio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Research Associate/Associate Scientist in Biology to join a growing team of multidisciplinary scientists responsible for driving preclinical discovery efforts. The successful candidate will have strong interest and expertise working within preclinical oncology and pharmacology, with a well-rounded understanding of cancer biology and drug discovery techniques. The candidate will execute studies to advance preclinical biology and pharmacology in vivo and in vitro and effectively communicate their data. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and be skilled at independently executing studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field
- 2+ years of industry experience including hands-on experience with in vivo techniques
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to communicate candidly and openly
- Demonstrated pursuit of quality and excellence in innovation and execution
- Integrity, respect, and compassion for colleagues, collaborators, and the patients we serve
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with or use of radioactivity or radioactive assays (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Execute in vivo pharmacology studies in cell line and patient-derived xenografts for compound evaluation.
- Conduct mammalian cell culture and execute cell-based experiments for lead discovery and optimization.
- Follow developed protocols and work with team to refine/advance new protocols and workflows.
- Design and execute biochemical assays for compound characterization.
- Assist in management of day-to-day laboratory and vivarium operations including maintenance of equipment, as well as reagent tracking, ordering, and receiving.
- Analyze data, troubleshoot experimental issues, and summarize key findings.
- Communicate results effectively with internal stakeholders and align on future directions.
- Demonstrate experience working collaboratively within and across teams in a complex, matrix environment.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational skills and leverage team work to create innovative solutions and achieve common goals.
- Continually learn and deepen his/her expertise in Radiopharmaceutical therapies and cancer biology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
