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Research Associate: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Job Description
Novartis Oncology is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key contributor in the Oncology Translational Research unit. The major responsibilities of the candidate include:
Maintaining and characterizing the pharmacological responses of a wide variety of cancer cells lines to various oncology therapeutic compounds, and combining the data with cancer genetics information to aid our patient stratification efforts.
Applying various genetic and chemical tools to dissect cancer and signal transduction pathways in different cancer models to elucidate drug mechanism of action and mechanisms of drug sensitivity and resistance.
Participating in the development of novel biological and chemical assays/screens to accelerate the current drug and biomarker discovery effort.
Minimum requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with at least two years of academic or industry lab experience.
Familiar with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, compound efficacy profiling, viral based gene delivery, real-time qPCR and RNAi technology.
Experience with the Illumina Genome Analyzer platform, and lab automation technologies will be a plus.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and organizational skills as well as good oral and written communication skills. A familiarity with data analysis software and basic bioinformatics packages is expected.
Highly motivated, fast learner, ability to work independently and as a team member and ability to multi-task are key qualities.
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For faster processing, please apply online and directly to the employer. Specific instructions on how to apply are available. (recommended)
Research Associate: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Job Description
Novartis Oncology is looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key contributor in the Oncology Translational Research unit. The major responsibilities of the candidate include:
Maintaining and characterizing the pharmacological responses of a wide variety of cancer cells lines to various oncology therapeutic compounds, and combining the data with cancer genetics information to aid our patient stratification efforts.
Applying various genetic and chemical tools to dissect cancer and signal transduction pathways in different cancer models to elucidate drug mechanism of action and mechanisms of drug sensitivity and resistance.
Participating in the development of novel biological and chemical assays/screens to accelerate the current drug and biomarker discovery effort.
Minimum requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related field with at least two years of academic or industry lab experience.
Familiar with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, mammalian cell culture, compound efficacy profiling, viral based gene delivery, real-time qPCR and RNAi technology.
Experience with the Illumina Genome Analyzer platform, and lab automation technologies will be a plus.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and organizational skills as well as good oral and written communication skills. A familiarity with data analysis software and basic bioinformatics packages is expected.
Highly motivated, fast learner, ability to work independently and as a team member and ability to multi-task are key qualities.
Apply:
For faster processing, please apply online and directly to the employer. Specific instructions on how to apply are available. (recommended)
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