Research ScientistPosted: November 17, 2009
Located in central NJ, this is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing breakthrough biologic medicines in the area of oncology. The Company has utilized the many advances made in the fields of molecular biology, oncology, genomics, and antibody engineering to build a novel pipeline of product candidates designed to address specific genetic mechanisms involved in cancer growth and development.
Their goal is to become a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company that has the capability and resources to take its novel pipeline compounds and develop them from the research and development stage through to commercial manufacture, marketing and sales. With their first innovative cancer drug on the market and late stage clinical candidates soon to be, they have cooperative agreements with several big pharmaceutical companies to help market their drugs. A solid, fast growing midsized company which incorporates the best of both worlds, security with room to grow.
Currently looking for a Research Scientist
Summary/Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The candidate will be working with a group on the development of antibody therapeutics in oncology. Requirements include a BS degree with 5-6 years or MS 3-6 years of experience in antibody generation and tumor biology in industrial or academic settings. Major responsibilities include antibody generation, the characterization of antibody activity to biological function in cancer and tumor-associated cells by utilizing immunochemical and cell-based assays. In addition, DNA manipulation, assay development, validation of antibody activity to various cell types will be also a part of responsibilities attributable to successful completion of projects. Experience in immunohistochemistry and animal handling is a plus. The qualified candidate must be a highly motivated individual with proven skills in verbal and written communication and teamwork.
Essential Knowledge, Skill, Experience:
1. Experience and knowledge in preclinical studies with antibodies in oncology.
2. Knowledge and skills in the generation of monoclonal antibodies utilizing hybridoma technology.
3. Proven experience in the development of immunochemical and cell-based assays.
4. Experience and hands-on skills in ELISA, FACS, IHC, Western-blot, PCR.
5. Strong organization and communication skill, and a desire to work cooperatively in a team environment Please refer to job code CMS 10678 when responding to this ad.
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