Biologist II

Responsibilities:

• Execution of rodent and human ex vivo whole blood or PBMC assays.
• Tissue mRNA and protein isolation.
• Perform assays to evaluate target biology and potential therapeutic agents using technologies like qPCR, MSD, Luminex and FACS.
• Routine isolation and culturing of human and rodent primary cells and cell lines.
• Generate data in a timely fashion.
• Effectively and accurately record and report experiment results.
• General lab maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in cellular biology, immunology, pharmacology or a related discipline with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in cell culture, sterile technique, and in vitro cellular assays.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization skills desired.
• Experience working with human blood and rodent tissue.
• Experience in medium-throughput screening of small moleculees and biologics.
• Experience with rodent handling including dosing by PO, IP, and IV routes.
• Proficiency in data reporting and analysis software (excel and GraphPad Prism).
• Experience working in a team environment to achieve goals and timelines.