Senior Research Associate - SmartPharm (2 Openings

Company: Sorrento Therapeutics Inc.
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Research Associate - SmartPharm (2 Openings) -- Cambridge, Massachusetts WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: SmartPharm Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Associate to play an important role in the development of new products for the company. Working under the supervision of senior scientists and as part of cross-disciplinary teams, the Senior Research Associate ensures timely development of gene-engineered product candidates to pre-clinical and clinical development by conducting important literature reviews and bench studies to replicate, optimize and validate characterization assays for product candidates, as well as exploratory research on new techniques to improve transfection efficiencies for novel DNA and RNA product candidates and to measure function of these new candidates. Assay development may be conducted under processes that correspond to good laboratory practices. WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Responsible for assisting multiple aspects of developing biomarker assays including transcribing protocols and SOPs from collaborators, optimization of design, drafting of SOPs and conducting validation studies.
• Independently conduct literature reviews and develop summaries on specific research areas of interest to Company.
• Participate in development of scientific experiments with other scientists.
• Independently perform routine procedures for sample preparation and analysis.
• Perform non-routine procedures for sample preparation and analysis with minimal supervision.
• Understand and use analytical instrumentation for routine work.
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation with the guidance of senior scientists.
• Identify and report difficulties with various aspects of assay replication, optimization and validation.
• Ensure that raw data records are accurate, complete, and in appropriate order. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors' or Masters' degree in life sciences-related field
  • At least two years' experience in bench research projects in a life sciences-related field.
  • Attention to detail including ability to conduct research under conditions that replicate good laboratory practice standards.
  • Meticulous documentation in laboratory notebooks.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Possess excellent sterile technique with tissue culture and propagation of stable cell lines.
  • Transfection of cultured cells with DNA plasmids or RNA constructs.
  • Mastery of standard molecular and biochemical techniques, e.g. ELISA, Western blot, qPCR, and BCA.
  • Flow cytometry, High content imaging, cloning experience consider a plus.
  • Highly functional in cross-disciplinary team environment, including team members from outside the company.
  • Able to function independently in the conduct of routine bench studies.
  • Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and general lab-related software. YOUR REWARD:
    • Support scientists who are on the leading edge of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.--
    • Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.
    • A comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, company paid holidays, and Flexible PTO, plus stock options. If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we're looking forward to meeting you!-- SmartPharm Therapeutics Inc. is a subsidiary of Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.-- Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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