Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

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Summarized Role Description:
The Dept. of Biochemistry and Primary Screening in the Pharmaceutical Oncology Research Unit-La Jolla CA is seeking a temporary full-time Research Associate Scientist with an 18-month contract. The candidate will be involved in the performance and/or development, optimization, and automation of routine cell-based assays under the direction and supervision of a Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist for the testing or evaluating of small molecule compounds.

After completing experiments, analysis and publication of data is required using company-based software, plus accurate maintenance of a laboratory notebook, helping in data summary and slide presentations. In addition, the candidate will be growing and maintaining multiple cell lines, diluting compounds, making buffers and reagents, checking inventories, and ordering lab supplies.

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or equivalent, and a minimum of 5-7 years of laboratory experience.