Scientist - II (Biotech/Biomedical)

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated bench scientist to join MRL Discovery Oncology in South San Francisco, CA, and work as part of a target discovery and validation team.

• The scientist will perform cell-based in vitro functional assays and utilize techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, and Western blot.
• The scientist will be responsible for generating, analyzing and reporting data in an electronic notebook and to the *** team.
• As a scientist in our research laboratories, you will have the opportunity to work with talented and dedicated colleagues, learn from leading industry experts, gain exposure to and professional experience in a research-driven enterprise, and use your passion, creativity, knowledge, and collaboration skills to solve challenging problems in your day-to-day work.

Qualifications

Position Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, Discovery Oncology

Qualifications:
• B.S. or M.S. in Biological sciences.
• Basic knowledge of oncology, immunology or related field

Experience:
• BS with 6 years of experience and MS with 4 years of relevant experience within academia or industry.

Required skills:
• Prior experience in Mammalian cell culture
• Flow cytometry
• Functional assays
• Cell line engineering (CRISPR KO, viral transfection, protein overexpression)
• Good laboratory practice

Preferred skills:
• Western blot
• ELISA
• Cell Isolation from primary tissues
• Familiarity with FlowJo, GraphPad Prism and Excel
• Previous in vivo experience is a plus

Software skills:
• Basic knowledge on data collection and analysis tools and computer applications such as ELN, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Other Personal Attributes:
• Detail-oriented
• Highly motivated
• Able and eager to learn new techniques

Note:
• 100% lab based onsite role.
• No PHD.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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