Description:
Note:
100% onsite - Thousand Oaks, CA
Normal working hours

3 month contract with the possibility of extension.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Optimize and perform routine cell-based assays to support lead identification and mechanism-of-action studies in the development of new therapeutic agents
• Semi-independently plan and implement experiments, adapt readily to changing project needs and develop sophisticated problem-identification and problem resolution skills
• Maintain proficiency with the latest scientific literature and rationale surrounding drug targets and be an active contributor to the interpretation of results in group discussions
• Show excellent collaboration and communication skills as this role requires an ability to work closely with other scientists in the group and across company
• Adherence to good laboratory conduct, documentation practices, and safety guidelines

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree training in cell and/or molecular biology or closely related field
• Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a biopharmaceutical setting and desire to work in cross-functional environments
• Track record of developing, implementing, and performing cell-based screening assays in microtiter plates to support early drug discovery research
• Experience and understanding in methods for the analysis of cells (live-cell imaging, flow cytometry), proteins (HTRF, MSD, ELISA, western blot), and RNA (RT-qPCR, NGS)
• Subject-matter expertise in induced-proximity therapeutics, targeted protein degradation, or the ubiquitin-proteasome system
• Excellent time management skills and ability to establish priorities and meet timelines
• Familiarity with software and statistical platforms for data analysis (Graph Pad Prism, R)

Pay Rate  between $37 - $40/Hr on W2 based on experience.

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"