Senior Scientist in Cell Biology

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Senior Scientist in Cell Biology

Location: Poland

We are working with an ambitious biotech startup company, developing novel and innovative therapies, using an unique drug discovery approach. They are building key scientific staff, bringing in scientists and building international teams.

Our Client is looking for an established and skilled scientist, with more than 3 years of experience in academia or industry, somebody able to provide excellent expertise in encompassing the development and optimization of cellular assays to study interactions between proteins and small molecules.

This is a thrilling opportunity for an excellent Scientist, to join a Company developing world-changing therapies in oncology.

DUTIES:

• Conceptual and laboratory work in the area of cell and molecular biology, performing reporter gene and luminescent assays as well as Western Blot, maintenance of cancer cell lines (lab work will amount for approx. 50% of time),
• Providing and using expertise in various types of projects related to the development of biochemical and cell-based assay testing of small molecule drug candidates,

• Development and execution of experimental strategies for the identification of biomarkers, modes of action of therapeutics,
• Literature search and analysis in the area of the project interest including patent analysis,
• Introduction of novel and optimization of existing protocols to study molecular interaction,
• Willingness to train and mentor junior team members.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• PhD in biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or related field,
• Minimum of 3 years of post-PhD working experience in international environment, in industry and/or academia,
• Experience in cell culturing including Western Blots, stable and transient transfections and phenotype analysis,
• Expert knowledge of luminescent and fluorescent-based read-outs, different reporter and disease related assays,
• Know-how of microscopy, HCS or FACS techniques is a strong asset,
• Fluency in English (in writing and speaking), analytical thinking, literature & patent search skills.