Research Associate - Cambridge, United States - Actalent

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    Full time Education / Training
    Description

    Description:

    • Independently, develop, optimize, and proactively troubleshoot cellular screening assays.
    • Responsible for generating, processing, interpreting, and presenting data in cross functional team meetings
    • Proactively employ cell and molecular biology techniques, including gene targeting approaches and small molecule inhibition, to dissect mechanism of action.
    • Independently design, execute and document experiments to evaluate target dependency, off target liabilities, phenotypic responses and identifying resistance mechanisms.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications:

    • MS/BS in oncology, cellular biology, molecular biology, or related discipline with 1+ years of industry or relevant research experience is required.
    • Experience in developing and optimizing cell-based assays in multiple platforms
    • Experience with different molecular and cellular biology techniques (such as Western Blot).
    • Experience with genome editing (CRISPR or si/shRNA) for engineering cell line models is a plus.
    • Familiar with tumor models and establishing PK/PD/efficacy relationships and delivering PD readouts by western blots for in vivo tumor models.
    • Experience with standard software analytical tools

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

    • Hiring diverse talent
    • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
    • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
    • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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