Scientist I
Core
Execute cell-based screening assays and maintain cell lines to support large-scale safety pharmacology and HTS campaigns.
Role type
Scientist I (Cell-Based Screening Operations)
Builds
Screening plates and assays for drug discovery safety pharmacology panels and HTS campaigns
Domain
Life Sciences / Drug Discovery / Cell Biology
Required skills
mammalian cell culture, cell-based assay design and execution, quantitative biochemical assays, assay troubleshooting, data management, scheduling
Preferred skills
liquid handling, plate reader operation (EnVision/FLIPR), acoustic dispensing (Echo/ATS), data visualization (Spotfire), Excel/GraphPad Prism
Technologies
EnVision, FLIPR, Echo, ATS, Spotfire, CBIS
Responsibilities
Develop weekly assay schedules and execute assays independently; maintain 25+ cell lines and bulk vial inventory; coordinate cross-site screening efforts; optimize assays to improve turnaround time; analyze screening results and generate customer reports; establish SOPs and train new employees.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC