Scientist - Hiring Urgently

We are looking to hire an energetic Scientist to join our incredible team at Kelly Services in Gaithersburg, MD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Scientist is a great opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, critical thinking and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Scientist at Kelly Services today!

Kelly is hiring for a Scientist position with one of our clients in Gaithersburg, MD.

• Full time- W2

• 12-month contract (May be extended or converted)

• $37/hr.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and independent Scientist with demonstrated experience in, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer Immunology to join the Early Discovery Oncology Bioscience team in Gaithersburg, MD.

In this role you will make use of your experience to contribute to the advancement of innovative Immuno-Oncology research aimed to identify new targets for cancer immunotherapy and the mechanisms to overcome resistance to immunotherapy. The scientist will be responsible for designing and conducting primarily in vitro experiments to assess the function of our candidate oncology drugs and dissect the mechanism of action of novel cancer therapeutics. In addition, this position requires in vivo competency.

This laboratory-based role involves the development of methodologies, generation, and interpretation of scientific data in a highly collaborative environment experience. The group focused on Myeloid cell biology in cancer and aimed to identify the next generation immunotherapeutic agents targeting immunosuppressive myeloid cells.

• In vitro skills:

• Cell culture and co-culture assay systems

• Cell based solution phase bioassay systems

• Multiparametric Flow cytometry analysis

• Basic molecular biology techniques

• Basic immunological techniques

• In vivo skills:

• Working with different in vivo models of cancer including subcutaneous, orthotopic and transgenic/inducible models in both immunocompetent and immunodeficient animals.

• Conducting in vivo pharmacology studies

• Sampling, Profiling and processing of tissue samples for downstream applications.

• Bring in new technologies and approaches to improve or replace existing disease model platforms that better predict clinical response

• Analyze, Interpret, and present experimental results

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• BS or MS in biology, biotechnology, immunology or related field with a minimum of 1 years “hands-on” in vitro and in vivo experience.

• Experience using in vitro assays with both primary and immortalized cells, and use of analytical methods such as FACS, ELISA, immuno-fluorescence microscopy, immunoblotting and others as needed

• In vivo animal modeling (mouse syngeneic, autochthonous and/or xenograft cancer models) to understand the interactions of small molecules, antibodies, and other therapeutic modalities with the immune system

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work both independently as well as within project teams

• Ability to lead from the bench in problem solving and in the development of innovative solutions

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to independently review, analyze, and interpret experimental results.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office , not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please apply online to be considered for the position.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. That’s why we’re proud to offer a complete array of voluntary benefits to members of the Kelly talent community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Benefits of working as a Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary