Translational Sciences Research Associate (6-month contract role)

• Isolation and quantitation of nucleic acids or proteins from primary murine or human cell or tissue samples.  Ensure proper samples storage and maintain sample inventory for TS department.
• cDNA synthesis, quantitative PCR, and building RNAsequencing libraries. 
• Perform in vitro and ex vivo experiments focused on tumor-immune interactions using primary human cell/tissue models.
• Culture murine and human cell lines for cell-based assays or syngeneic tumor models.  Maintain cell line inventory for TS department.
• Process primary mouse or human tumor/tissue samples for immediate downstream applications and/or cryo-preserve and properly store for future use.  Maintain sample inventory for TS department.
• Detect proteins of interest in samples from human or mouse cell lines or tissues, plasma or supernatants using Western blotting, ELISA, Luminex or MSD.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and present findings to the team.
• Maintain detailed, timely, and compliant documentation using an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• Follow lab safety and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cancer Biology, Immuno-oncology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related life science field with 2-3 years of industrial experience.
• Available to work full-time, on-site for 6 months without needed work authorization/sponsorship from the company.

• Previous relevant laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Skilled in aseptic technique and culture of mouse and human cell lines, primary cells and tissues.
• Experience with tumor tissue handling, 3-D culture systems, or ex vivo tumor models.
• Familiarity with immunoassays, qPCR, RNAsequencing, flow cytometry and/or related technologies.
• Experience using an electronic lab notebook for experimental documentation.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative, flexible, and motivated to work in a fast-paced translational research environment.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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